Halifax County, North Carolina

Halifax County, North Carolina is a county located in the Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Halifax County is home to 57370 inhabitants. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 54983, It is the 48th largest county by population in the U.S. state of North Carolina. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 731.35 sq mi (1894.19 kmē), of which, 725.36 square miles (1878.67 kmē) of it is land and 5.99 square miles (15.51 kmē) of it is water, it is the 19th largest by area in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Halifax County North Carolina
Map of Halifax County, North Carolina

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 57370 people, 22122 households, and 15302 families residing in the county. The population density was 79.1 people per square mile (30.54/kmē), it would be the 60th most densely populated county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 25309 housing units at an average density of 34.9 per square mile (13.47/kmē). The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.06. In the county the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86 males. In July 2008, its estimated population was 54983, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 41.09% White, 53.87% Black or African American, 3.49% American Indian, 0.68% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 0.85% from two or more races.

Halifax County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Halifax County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Halifax County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $26459, making its North Carolina's fourth lowest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $33515, it would be the sixth lowest county by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the county was $13810, making its North Carolina's fifth lowest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 14896 pupils and students, of which 7459 are male and 7437 are female, 25.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1081 nursery or pri school, 824 kindergarten, 7459 elementary school, 3573 high school and 1959 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Enfield TownHalifax County1.21.2023471960.91203319762
2Halifax TownHalifax County0.450.450344761.51404136429
3Hobgood TownHalifax County1.031.030404392.41662224107
4Littleton TownHalifax County0.960.960692720.51590123182
5Roanoke Rapids CityHalifax County7.877.840.04169572163.81597228745
6Scotland Neck TownHalifax County1.221.22023621935.11298221094
7South Rosemary CdpHalifax County6.166.150.0128434621140927771
8South Weldon CdpHalifax County2.792.7901414505.9884516000
9Weldon TownHalifax County1.771.7701374775.51632232668
YearPopulation
April 2000 census57370
April 2000 Estimate57374
July 2000 Estimate57241
July 2001 Estimate56700
July 2002 Estimate56345
July 2003 Estimate56042
July 2004 Estimate55685
July 2005 Estimate55463
July 2006 Estimate55169
July 2007 Estimate54972
July 2008 Estimate54983
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school5605211081
Kindergarten392432824
Elementary school394735127459
High school187916943573
College or graduate school68112781959
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Halifax County, North Carolina$26459$33515$13810
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587