Halifax County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,639 | — | #1,379 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,013 | -30.8% | #2,658 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.5 years | +19.5% | #539 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,700 | -44.8% | #2,134 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,183 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.7% | #2,360 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Halifax County has a population of 33,639, making it the #1,379 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.5 years, which is 19.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Halifax County is $52,013, ranking #2,658 out of 3,222 counties — 30.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Halifax County is $155,700 (-44.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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93.2% of residents in Halifax County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Halifax County, Virginia
Halifax County, Virginia has a total population of 33,639, making it the 1,379th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Halifax County is 46.5 years, which is 19.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Halifax County is $52,013, which ranks #2,658 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Halifax County is $155,700, 44.8% below the national median. Renters in Halifax County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Halifax County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Halifax County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Halifax County, Virginia 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.