Halifax County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,675 | — | #1,048 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,590 | -39.3% | #2,947 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.6 years | +12.1% | #1,041 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $106,200 | -62.3% | #2,898 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | -30.1% | #2,010 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | +81.1% | #2,888 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Halifax County has a population of 47,675, making it the #1,048 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Halifax County is $45,590, ranking #2,947 out of 3,222 counties — 39.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.8% and unemployment stands at 9.3%.
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The median home value in Halifax County is $106,200 (-62.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $813/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.9%.
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90.9% of residents in Halifax County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Halifax County, North Carolina
Halifax County, North Carolina has a total population of 47,675, making it the 1,048th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Halifax County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Halifax County is $45,590, which ranks #2,947 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3%.
The median home value in Halifax County is $106,200, 62.3% below the national median. Renters in Halifax County pay a median gross rent of $813 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Halifax County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Halifax County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 51.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.7%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Halifax County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.