Halifax County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Halifax County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 48,219. It is the 54th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Halifax County is 43.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Halifax County is $45,071. This is 36% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.2%. This is 91% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $102,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Halifax County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Halifax County is Black or African American, making up 51.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (51.7% vs 20.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 80.9%.