Halifax County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Halifax County has a population of 33,639 residents and a median age of 46.5 years, making it the #1,379 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.3%. The median home value is $155,700, and the median household income is $52,013, which is 31% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Halifax County, 19.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 41.7% below the national average, ranking #2,060 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Halifax County is 72.1 years. 22.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.6% of adults in Halifax County smoke , 43.1% are obese , and 17.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 47.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Halifax County is 10.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 16.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 23.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
27.3% of children in Halifax County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 24.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Halifax County is 67.7%. The mean commute time is 27.1 min, which is 1.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Halifax County voted Republican with a margin of 21.1%. The vote was 39.1% Dem / 60.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.