Halifax County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Halifax County, Virginia has a population of 33,811, the 51st most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $49,244 and the median home value is $148,900. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
Halifax County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 60 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Halifax County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston | 7,896 | $41,102 | 26.3% | $157,300 |
| Clarksville | 1,723 | $62,969 | 15.7% | $208,200 |
| Mountain Road | 1,517 | $34,399 | 15.8% | $80,000 |
| Halifax | 1,348 | $56,111 | 13.8% | $210,900 |
| Riverdale | 1,129 | $61,779 | 10.2% | $177,000 |
| Cluster Springs | 1,038 | $64,250 | 0.6% | $147,000 |
| Clover | 836 | $51,226 | 19.0% | $216,700 |
| Virgilina | 130 | $46,875 | 30.8% | $98,800 |
| Scottsburg | 71 | N/A | 19.7% | $137,500 |
| Nathalie | 54 | N/A | 11.1% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Halifax County is located in Virginia with a total population of 33,811. It is the 51st most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Halifax County is 46.7 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Halifax County is $49,244. This is 46% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 81% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $148,900. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Halifax County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (34.7% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.
Education
18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Halifax County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Halifax County, Virginia?
Halifax County has a population of 33,811, making it the 51st most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Halifax County?
The median household income in Halifax County is $49,244 with a poverty rate of 17.9%.
How many cities are in Halifax County, Virginia?
Halifax County contains 10 Census-designated places.