U.S. County · Profile

Halifax County

33.4KTotal Population
41Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-10.49%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Halifax County has a population of 33,432 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Halifax County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White60.6%20,260
Black or African American34.7%11,601
Two or More Races3.9%1,304
Hispanic or Latino2.4%802
Some Other Race0.5%167
Asian0.2%67
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%33
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Halifax County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$49,145
34.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,440
31.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.7%
27.8% above national average
Median Age
46.6 years

Income & Poverty

$49,145Median Household Income
$26,440Per Capita Income
14.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,145$63,524
Families$67,191$77,052
Married-couple Families$67,191$75,254
Nonfamily Households$24,643$26,614

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Halifax County, Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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