Halifax, NC

Census Place

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2023 Population
257
13.2% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
53.6
0.187% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
6.23%
8.71% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$61,321
3.88% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
203
10.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Halifax, NC had a population of 257 people with a median age of 53.6 and a median household income of $61,321. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Halifax, NC grew from 227 to 257, a 13.2% increase and its median household income grew from $59,031 to $61,321, a 3.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Halifax, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.67%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Halifax, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Halifax, NC are U.S. citizens.

Most people in Halifax, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Halifax, NC was 3 cars per household.

United StatesNorth CarolinaHalifax County, NCRoanoke Rapids, NCHalifax, Hertford, Northampton & Warren Counties PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

Halifax, NC is home to a population of 257 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Halifax, NC residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 7.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (216 people) in Halifax, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Halifax, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Halifax, NC was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Halifax, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    216 ± 192
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    29 ± 27
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    12 ± 19

In 2023, there were 7.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (216 people) in Halifax, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Halifax, NC as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    224,963 ± 11,520 people
  2. India
    83,219 ± 7,055 people
  3. Honduras
    48,247 ± 5,380 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,963 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 83,219 and Honduras with 48,247.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    6 ± 22
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 20
  3. Korea
    0 ± 20

Halifax, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Halifax, NC employs 203 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Halifax, NC were Manufacturing (91 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (48 people), and Construction (20 people), and the highest paying industries were Other Services Except Public Administration ($41,500), Construction ($40,000), and Manufacturing ($12,146).

Employment

Occupations

203
2023 Value
± 152
10.9%
1 Year growth
± 98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Halifax, NC grew at a rate of 10.9%, from 183 employees to 203 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Halifax, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (57 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (43 people), and Production Occupations (37 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Halifax, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

203
2023 Value
± 152
10.9%
1 Year growth
± 98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Halifax, NC grew at a rate of 10.9%, from 183 employees to 203 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Halifax, NC, are Manufacturing (91 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (48 people), and Construction (20 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Halifax, NC, though some of these residents may live in Halifax, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,500
Median earning men ± $61,974
$36,484
Median earning women ± $1,625

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($43,750), Manufacturing ($12,146), and Public Administration ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.995% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.18M), Some college (1.81M), and Bachelors Degree (1.69M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

People in Halifax, NC have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Halifax, NC is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

81.8%
Homeownership
2023
50%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 81.8% of the housing units in Halifax, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 86.4%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Halifax, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,321
Median Household Income
± $7,681
154
Number of Households
± 116

In 2023, the median household income of the 154 households in Halifax, NC grew to $61,321 from the previous year's value of $59,031.

The following chart displays the households in Halifax, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Halifax, NC is from North Carolina.
0.467
2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.639% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (92.1%)
  2. Walked (3.45%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.46%)

In 2023, 92.1% of workers in Halifax, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (3.45%) and those who worked at home (2.46%).

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Commute Time

22.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Halifax, NC have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Halifax, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Halifax, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Halifax, NC have 3 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Halifax, NC (16 out of 257 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Halifax, NC is Black, followed by White and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.6% of the population of Halifax, NC has health coverage, with 63% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 1.95% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 60.7% were men and 39.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.34% under 18 years, 10.1% between 18 and 34 years, 70.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.73% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 60.7% were men and 39.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.39%
Uninsured
63%
Employer Coverage
10.9%
Medicaid
1.95%
Medicare
16.7%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Halifax, NC grew by 29.1% from 5.73% to 7.39%.

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