Halifax County, NC
Living in Halifax County
Bikeability6
Walkability19
Commute66
Public Transit6
Affordability92
Public Safety85
Airports39
Hospitals27
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51kPopulation-4.1k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black53%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$500 (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$483Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Halifax County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Halifax County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Halifax County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding48
Tornado24
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Halifax County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Halifax County, NC
Halifax Academy
10 miles, N
Cornerston Christian School
15 miles, N
Northeast Academy
20 miles, E
Hobgood Academy
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Halifax County, NC
North Carolina Wesleyan College
18 miles, SW
Chowan University
33 miles, NE
Barton College
39 miles, SW
East Carolina University
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Halifax County, NC
Halifax Regional Medical Center Inc
13 miles, N
Our Community Hospital
15 miles, SE
Nash General Hospital
22 miles, SW
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Halifax County, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
45 miles, S
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
69 miles, W
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
88 miles, SE
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
88 miles, NE