Halifax County, NC

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2022 Population

48,772

1.05% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

43.6

0.229% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

23.9%

9.06% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$41,629

10% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$98,700

10.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

18,296

1.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Halifax County, NC had a population of 48.8k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $41,629. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Halifax County, NC declined from 49,291 to 48,772, a −1.05% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,832 to $41,629, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Halifax County, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (51.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (37.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.23%).

None of the households in Halifax County, 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.

98.3% of the residents in Halifax County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Halifax County, NC are Halifax Community College (423 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Halifax County, NC was $98,700, and the homeownership rate was 63.5%.

Most people in Halifax County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Halifax County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Halifax County, NC borders Bertie County, NC, Edgecombe County, NC, Franklin County, NC, Martin County, NC, Nash County, NC, Northampton County, NC, and Warren County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Halifax County, NC is home to a population of 48.8k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.42% of Halifax County, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.18k people).

In 2022, there were 1.37 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.1k people) in Halifax County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.3% of Halifax County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Halifax County, NC was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Halifax County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Halifax County, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.1k ± 381
White (Non-Hispanic)
18.3k ± 118
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.82k ± 404

3.26%

Hispanic Population

1.59k people

3.26% of the people in Halifax County, NC are hispanic (1.59k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

2.42%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.18k people

2.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.06k people

As of 2022, 2.42% of Halifax County, NC residents (1.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Halifax County, NC was 2.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Halifax County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
716 ± 139
Gulf War (1990s)
411 ± 133
Gulf War (2001-)
315 ± 117

Halifax County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Halifax County, NC employs 18.3k people. The largest industries in Halifax County, NC are Manufacturing (3,196 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,760 people), and Retail Trade (2,143 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($55,938), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,375), and Public Administration ($48,042).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.3k

2022 Value

± 1,049

1.19%

1 Year growth

± 8.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Halifax County, NC grew at a rate of 1.19%, from 18.1k employees to 18.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Halifax County, NC, are Production Occupations (2,162 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,042 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,494 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Halifax County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.3k

2022 Value

± 1,049

1.19%

1 Year growth

± 8.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Halifax County, NC grew at a rate of 1.19%, from 18.1k employees to 18.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Halifax County, NC, are Manufacturing (3,196 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,760 people), and Retail Trade (2,143 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Halifax County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Halifax County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,396

Median earning men ± $3,176

$33,360

Median earning women ± $2,046

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($82,024), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,586), and Public Administration ($50,222).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,878), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,435), and Public Administration ($42,450).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

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%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

87
Retail Trade
77
Other Services (except Public Administration)
67
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$124k
Manufacturing
$114k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$69.2k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Halifax County, NC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.1%), followed by Other (0.28%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.28%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Halifax County, NC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.1%), followed by Other (0.28%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Halifax County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Halifax County, NC awarded 423 degrees. The student population of Halifax County, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 327 male students and 668 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Halifax County, NC are Black or African American (201 and 47.7%), followed by White (161 and 38.2%), Unknown (22 and 5.23%), and Hispanic or Latino (20 and 4.75%).

The largest universities in Halifax County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Halifax Community College (423 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Halifax County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (81 and 19.1%), Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology (56 and 13.2%), and Medical Office Management (55 and 13%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 995 students enrolled in Halifax County, NC, 32.9% men and 67.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 456 records, of which 69.1% were women and 30.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
81 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Halifax County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Halifax County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Halifax Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

423 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Halifax Community College with 423 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 160 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Halifax County, NC, which is 0.608 times less than the 263 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 201 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 161 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($176) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Halifax County, NC was $98,700 in 2022, which is 0.35 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $89,600 to $98,700, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Halifax County, NC is 63.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Halifax County, NC have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Halifax County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Halifax County, NC is $41,629. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Halifax County, NC was Census Tract 9306 with a value of $57,524, followed by Census Tract 9302 and Census Tract 9303, with respective values of $54,021 and $53,643.

In 2023, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Halifax County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.2%.

Housing

Property

$98,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,714

$12,788

Median Property Taxes

±$767

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 County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Halifax County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.5%

Homeownership

2022

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 63.5% of the housing units in Halifax County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Halifax County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9306
Census Tract 9302
Census Tract 9303

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Halifax County, NC was Census Tract 9306 with a value of $57,524, followed by Census Tract 9302 and Census Tract 9303, with respective values of $54,021 and $53,643.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,629

Median Household Income

± $2,242

20.1k

Number of Households

± 1,035

In 2022, the median household income of the 20.1k households in Halifax County, NC grew to $41,629 from the previous year's value of $37,832.

The following chart displays the households in Halifax County, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Halifax County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (6.02%)

In 2022, 80.5% of workers in Halifax County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (6.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Halifax County, NC have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.31% of the workforce in Halifax County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Halifax County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Halifax County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

23.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Halifax County, NC (11.3k out of 47.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Halifax County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 35.9% of the children was living in poverty in Halifax County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Halifax County, NC has health coverage, with 31.9% on employee plans, 28% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Halifax County, NC see 2151 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.9% increase from the previous year (1923 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3017 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 561 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,151 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Halifax County, NC

Primary care physicians in Halifax County, NC see an average of 2,151 patients per year. This represents a 11.9% increase from the previous year (1,923 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

31.9%

Employer Coverage

28%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.97%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Halifax County, NC declined by 14.5% from 12.1% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Halifax County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 76.9 in Halifax County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Halifax County, NC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 43.2% in Halifax County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Halifax County, NC.