Halifax County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 46,885 with a growth rate of -0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Halifax County, North Carolina is the 54th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 54,476 and has seen a growth of -13.93% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 44,820 | -413 | -0.91% |
| 2028 | 45,233 | -413 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 45,646 | -413 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 46,059 | -413 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 46,472 | -413 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 46,885 | -413 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 47,298 | -413 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 47,711 | -642 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 48,353 | -175 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 48,528 | -1,546 | -3.09% |
| 2019 | 50,074 | -622 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 50,696 | -633 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 51,329 | -485 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 51,814 | -376 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 52,190 | -650 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 52,840 | -353 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 53,193 | -546 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 53,739 | -383 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 54,122 | -354 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 54,476 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 55,516 | 230 | 0.42% |
| 1980 | 55,286 | 1,402 | 2.6% |
| 1970 | 53,884 | -5,072 | -8.6% |
| 1960 | 58,956 | 579 | 0.99% |
| 1950 | 58,377 | 1,865 | 3.3% |
| 1940 | 56,512 | 3,266 | 6.13% |
| 1930 | 53,246 | 9,480 | 21.66% |
| 1920 | 43,766 | 6,120 | 16.26% |
| 1910 | 37,646 | 6,853 | 22.26% |
| 1900 | 30,793 | 1,885 | 6.52% |
| 1890 | 28,908 | -1,392 | -4.59% |
| 1880 | 30,300 | 9,892 | 48.47% |
| 1870 | 20,408 | 966 | 4.97% |
| 1860 | 19,442 | 2,853 | 17.2% |
| 1850 | 16,589 | -276 | -1.64% |
| 1840 | 16,865 | -874 | -4.93% |
| 1830 | 17,739 | 502 | 2.91% |
| 1820 | 17,237 | 3,617 | 26.56% |
| 1810 | 13,620 | -325 | -2.33% |
| 1800 | 13,945 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 1790 | 13,965 | -30,855 | -68.84% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25,181 | 51.63% |
| White | 18,584 | 38.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,400 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 1,442 | 2.96% |
| Other race | 649 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 420 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.2% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,139 | 2.36 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 7,875 | 2.86 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 7,289 | 1.13 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 4,240 | 3.47 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 735 | 2.85 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,434 | 12.76% |
| Associates Degree | 3,078 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,483 | 10.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,984 | 5.71% |
| High School Graduate | 12,764 | 36.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,127 | 6.12% |
| Some College | 6,878 | 19.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,978 | 13,914 | 1,997 |
| White | 13,854 | 12,269 | 2,911 |
| 2+ Races | 1,016 | 770 | 330 |
| Native American | 1,000 | 670 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 743 | 403 | 75 |
| Other Race | 347 | 110 | 3 |
| Asian | 314 | 263 | 68 |
| Islander | 71 | 57 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 66.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,441 | $55,615 | $45,155 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,813 | $66,300 | $61,219 |
| High School Graduate | $34,101 | $36,899 | $28,940 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,085 | $19,272 | $17,015 |
| Overall | $35,339 | $38,624 | $33,130 |
| Some College | $32,299 | $37,925 | $29,319 |
$35,339
Average Earnings
$38,624
Average Male
$33,130
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.12% of Halifax County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24,579 | 7,485 | 30.45% |
| White | 17,860 | 2,589 | 14.5% |
| Native | 1,433 | 559 | 39.01% |
| Multiple | 2,265 | 400 | 17.66% |
| Hispanic | 1,545 | 316 | 20.45% |
| Other | 641 | 252 | 39.31% |
| Islander | 96 | 37 | 38.54% |
| Asian | 417 | 13 | 3.12% |
23.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.52%
Male Poverty Rate
26.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Halifax County, North Carolina is Other, with 39.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Halifax County, North Carolina is Asian, with 3.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.56% |
| High School | 20.11% |
| Some College | 16.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.77% |
| Female Employed | 11.32% |
| Male Employed | 7.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,419 | $71,716 |
| Households | $41,629 | $59,133 |
| Married Families | $75,743 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,728 | $34,445 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,190
Number of Veterans
2,022
Male Veterans
168
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 814 |
| First Gulf War | 545 |
| Second Gulf War | 315 |
| Korea | 174 |
| World War II | 57 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 615 |
| 75+ | 591 |
| 55 to 64 | 482 |
| 35 to 54 | 443 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,205 | 7.88% |
| Black | 764 | 3.84% |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 7.63% |
| Native American | 72 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 7.28% |
| Other Race | 36 | 9.21% |
| Islander | 14 | 14.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.57%
Born in Halifax County, North Carolina
97.58%
Native Born
2.42%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
97.58% of Halifax County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 77.57% having been born in North Carolina. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.