Halifax Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 875 residents, 386 households, and 241 families in the borough. The population density was 2578.4 people per square mile (995.53/kmē), it is 498th most densely populated borough in Pennsylvania. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 1232.4 per square mile (475.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.27 persons, and the average family size was 2.85 persons. The population's age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males. The median age is 35.7 years, the median age of male residents at 33.9 and the median age of female residents at 36.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 861 White, Black or African American, American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 9 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $31597, making it the 893rd highest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $37222, making it the 392nd poorest borough by median family income among the Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $16443, it is the 860th wealthiest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income was $22784, Males had a median income of $30978 versus $17411 for females.
In 2000, 207 pupils and students, of which 82 are male and 125 are female, 23.66% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 13 nursery or pri school, 13 kindergarten, 99 elementary school, 55 high school and 27 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 875 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 875 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 874 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 868 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 864 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 858 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 846 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 839 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 834 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 834 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 833 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Elementary school | 37 | 62 | 99 |
| High school | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 21 | 27 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax borough, Pennsylvania | $31597 | $37222 | $16443 |
| Dauphin County, Pennsylvania | $41507 | $50974 | $22134 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |