Halifax, PA

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2023 Population
641
15.2% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
35.2
0.285% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
29.5%
40.2% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$58,906
2.2% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$179,200
25.8% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
293
24.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Halifax, PA had a population of 641 people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $58,906. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Halifax, PA declined from 756 to 641, a −15.2% decrease and its median household income declined from $60,234 to $58,906, a −2.2% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Halifax, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%), Other (Hispanic) (0.468%), and White (Hispanic) (0.312%).

None of the households in Halifax, PA 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.

98.6% of the residents in Halifax, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Halifax, PA was $179,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.9%.

Most people in Halifax, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Halifax, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Halifax, PA is home to a population of 641 people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.4% of Halifax, PA residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

In 2023, there were 27.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (604 people) in Halifax, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 10 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%
2023 Citizenship
95.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Halifax, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Halifax, PA was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Halifax, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    604 ± 134
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    22 ± 27.3
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    10 ± 16
0.78%
Hispanic Population
5 people

In 2023, there were 27.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (604 people) in Halifax, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 10 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.78% of the people in Halifax, PA are hispanic (5 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Halifax, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. China
    69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
9 people
5.29%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
40 people

As of 2023, 1.4% of Halifax, PA residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Halifax, PA was 5.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    9 ± 17
  2. Korea
    2 ± 12
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 19

Halifax, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Halifax, PA employs 293 people. The largest industries in Halifax, PA are Manufacturing (50 people), Transportation & Warehousing (41 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (37 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($62,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,750).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

293
2023 Value
± 83
−24.7%
1 Year decline
± 50.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Halifax, PA declined at a rate of −24.7%, from 389 employees to 293 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Halifax, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43 people), Management Occupations (35 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (33 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Halifax, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

293
2023 Value
± 83
−24.7%
1 Year decline
± 50.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Halifax, PA declined at a rate of −24.7%, from 389 employees to 293 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Halifax, PA, are Manufacturing (50 people), Transportation & Warehousing (41 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (37 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Halifax, PA, though some of these residents may live in Halifax, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,958
Median earning men ± $11,207
$26,667
Median earning women ± $13,195

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($162,500), Retail Trade ($81,667), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,750), Manufacturing ($60,625), and Public Administration ($59,375).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% 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 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Halifax, PA was $179,200 in 2023, which is 0.591 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $142,500 to $179,200, a 25.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Halifax, PA is 53.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Halifax, PA have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Halifax, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$179,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$59,458
$146
Median Property Taxes
±$47

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Halifax, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

53.9%
Homeownership
2023
43.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 53.9% of the housing units in Halifax, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.8%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Halifax, PA 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.
$58,906
Median Household Income
± $18,502
271
Number of Households
± 62

In 2023, the median household income of the 271 households in Halifax, PA declined from $58,906 from the previous year's value of $60,234.

The following chart displays the households in Halifax, PA 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Halifax, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.9%)
  3. Carpooled (4.86%)

In 2023, 75.7% of workers in Halifax, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.9%) and those who carpooled to work (4.86%).

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Halifax, PA have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Halifax, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Halifax, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Halifax, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

29.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Halifax, PA (189 out of 641 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Halifax, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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

94.2% of the population of Halifax, PA has health coverage, with 34% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dauphin County, PA see 918 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.99% increase from the previous year (909 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1356 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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918 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dauphin County, PA

Primary care physicians in Dauphin County, PA see an average of 918 patients per year. This represents a 0.99% increase from the previous year (909 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dauphin County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.3% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.77%
Uninsured
34%
Employer Coverage
27.3%
Medicaid
16.4%
Medicare
16.5%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Halifax, PA declined by 23.4% from 7.54% to 5.77%.

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