Halifax town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Halifax town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Halifax County. The total population is 257. It ranks as the 679th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Halifax town is 53.6 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 9.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Halifax town is $61,321. This is 12% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Halifax town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.3%.

Education

25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Halifax town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.