Population 47,675 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Halifax County
Household size in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Halifax County are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Halifax County is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.9, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Halifax County (16.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Few North Carolina counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only eight of 100.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Halifax County
Renters in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Halifax County is about as common as it is nationally: 37.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in North Carolina as a whole (33.4%). Just over half of owners (52.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in Halifax County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Halifax County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in North Carolina as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. Of North Carolina's 100 counties, only six have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $620 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $663 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $732 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $829 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$209 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Halifax County pays $829 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $209 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Halifax County
Bachelor's degrees in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Halifax County: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Halifax County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of North Carolina's 100 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Halifax County
| Period | Halifax County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Halifax County runs well above the national rate: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only four of North Carolina's 100 counties have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Halifax County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County | 2.32 | 43.7 | 16.0% | 37.1% | 16.8% | 1977 | $829 | 17.6% | 82.9% | 8.9% |
| Northampton County | 2.11 | 50.3 | 13.8% | 25.4% | 21.1% | 1979 | $731 | 18.3% | 85.1% | 8.2% |
| Warren County | 2.27 | 48.6 | 12.5% | 30.6% | 27.2% | 1987 | $888 | 18.2% | 83.5% | 6.7% |
| Hertford County | 2.23 | 42.4 | 12.8% | 32.6% | 14.6% | 1977 | $873 | 18.1% | 84.7% | 6.4% |
| Vance County | 2.66 | 39.3 | 19.2% | 39.9% | 15.9% | 1982 | $923 | 17.0% | 86.0% | 8.6% |
| Gates County | 2.53 | 46.9 | 7.1% | 19.1% | 13.0% | 1989 | $1,195 | 10.7% | 90.1% | 5.1% |
| Granville County | 2.58 | 41.5 | 13.9% | 22.9% | 12.7% | 1991 | $1,074 | 25.1% | 88.1% | 5.0% |
| Person County | 2.49 | 43.3 | 12.5% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 1983 | $982 | 19.0% | 88.8% | 5.6% |
| Pasquotank County | 2.53 | 40.6 | 14.3% | 32.5% | 11.7% | 1986 | $1,332 | 28.8% | 89.9% | 5.4% |
| Camden County | 2.72 | 40.4 | 9.9% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,344 | 28.8% | 93.1% | 5.4% |
| Currituck County | 2.63 | 42.9 | 8.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% | 1999 | $1,413 | 30.7% | 93.4% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Halifax County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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