Halifax County's estimated 2026 population is 33,340 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Halifax County is the 55th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 36,204 and has seen a growth of -7.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.5 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 44.4 years
There are 26,789 adults, (8,626 of whom are seniors) in Halifax County.
Female: 17,430 (51.8%)
Male: 16,209 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Halifax County includes 59.91% White, 34.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,154 | 59.91% |
| Black or African American | 11,685 | 34.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,224 | 3.64% |
| Other race | 335 | 1% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.09% |
Halifax County's average per capita income is $41,964. Household income levels show a median of $52,013. The poverty rate stands at 17.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,505 | - |
| Families | $73,715 | $82,879 |
| Households | $52,013 | $68,017 |
| Non Families | $24,445 | $40,606 |
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