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Halifax County, North Carolina

Halifax County, North Carolina. Halifax County had 46,534 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.3% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. It holds 10 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 16 census tracts. GEOID 37083.

Halifax County is one of the 2 counties of the Roanoke Rapids, NC micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

46,534

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,622 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,675

Median household income

$45,590

±$2,970 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388

Median home value

$106,200

±$7,784 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900

Median gross rent

$813

±$44 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228

How many people live in Halifax County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 48,622 residents in Halifax County. The Census Bureau estimates 46,534 for July 1, 2025, down 4.3% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 47,675 over 724 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −133 (48,268)
2021→2022 −681 (47,587)
2022→2023 −512 (47,075)
2023→2024 −82 (46,993)
2024→2025 −459 (46,534)

Halifax County in North Carolina. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Halifax County	North Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	47,675	10,730,404	−3,515
Households	20,383±418	4,282,345	no clear change
Average household size	2.28±0.05	2.44	−0.09
Housing units	24,872±62	4,895,668	−1,067

Halifax County's population since 2000

From 57,370 in 2000 to 46,534 in 2025: down 18.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

2000 Census 57,370
2005 (estimate) 55,860
2010 Census 54,691
2015 (estimate) 52,190
2020 Census 48,622
2025 (estimate) 46,534

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Halifax County?

Halifax County holds 10 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Roanoke Rapids with 14,386 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Halifax County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Roanoke Rapids	city	15,229	14,856±44	$53,690	$142,700	18.4%	100%
South Rosemary	CDP	2,753	2,475±502	$47,466	$86,800	19.8%	100%
Enfield	town	1,865	2,153±514	$34,830	$105,300	20.7%	100%
Scotland Neck	town	1,640	2,006±446	$19,083	$73,000	44.8%	100%
Weldon	town	1,444	1,642±352	$48,350	$100,500	17.5%	100%
Hollister	CDP	618	819±237	$55,938	$158,400	15.9%	100%
Littleton	town	559	549±195	$42,083	$108,700	23.9%	100%
South WeldonGEOID 3763560	CDP	550	500±226	$18,430	$66,500	66.0%	100%
HobgoodGEOID 3731860	town	268	207±131	$78,250	$73,500	2.9%	100%
HalifaxGEOID 3728920	town	170	294±172	$63,686	not published	11.6%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Halifax County?

The median resident of Halifax County is 43.6 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.7%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Halifax County	North Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	43.6±0.4	39.1	no clear change
Under 18 years	21.2%±0.1 pts	21.8%	–
65 years and over	22.1%±0.2 pts	17.2%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.4%	11.3%	+0.5 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	36.7%±0.5 pts	60.0%	−1.7 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	51.5%±0.8 pts	20.0%	−1.1 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.9%±0.1 pts	3.3%	no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	2.8%±0.3 pts	0.8%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	4.5%±1.0 pts	4.1%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.1 pts	0.5%	–
Born outside the United States	2.7%±0.6 pts	9.1%	+0.8 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	4.4%±0.7 pts	13.5%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	7.0%±0.8 pts	7.4%	–
With a disability	21.6%±1.6 pts	13.6%	–
No health insurance coverage	9.1%±1.1 pts	9.9%	−3.3 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	82.2%±1.7 pts	90.1%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	16.1%±1.5 pts	35.7%	no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	5.2%±0.9 pts	13.5%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.1%±0.4 pts	3.0%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Halifax County earn?

Half of Halifax County's 20,383 households earn less than $45,590 a year (±$2,970), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $43,692 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Halifax County	North Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$45,590±$2,970	$72,388	no clear change
Mean household income	$63,278±$3,431	$101,208	–
Per capita income	$27,648±$1,372	$41,385	no clear change
People below the poverty line	22.8%±2.3 pts	13.0%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	31.4%±6.8 pts	17.7%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	29.1%±2.2 pts	12.8%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	75.4%±2.2 pts	90.1%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Halifax County?

Owners occupy 62.9% of Halifax County's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,200 by its owner (±$7,784). The median renter pays $813 a month including utilities, and 42.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Halifax County	North Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$106,200±$7,784	$288,900	no clear change
Median gross rent	$813±$44	$1,228	−$69
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	42.3%±4.9 pts	39.6%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,205±$47	$1,631	–
Owner-occupied homes	62.9%±2.1 pts	66.6%	no clear change
Housing units	24,872±62	4,895,668	−1,067
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.9%±0.6 pts	1.3%	–
Rental vacancy rate	0.1%±0.2 pts	7.1%	–
Single-family detached homes	61.3%±2.1 pts	65.3%	–
Mobile homes	25.9%±1.8 pts	11.0%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.7%±0.4 pts	3.0%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	9.1%±1.3 pts	4.9%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How many new homes is Halifax County building?

Builders took permits for 75 new housing units across Halifax County in 2025 (73 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.

2019 51 units
2020 64 units
2021 59 units
2022 68 units
2023 56 units
2024 55 units
2025 75 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Halifax County get to work?

76.2% of Halifax County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Halifax County	North Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	51.9%±1.8 pts	62.8%	–
Unemployment rate	9.3%±1.5 pts	4.7%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	76.2%±2.8 pts	71.5%	–
Carpooled	10.0%±2.1 pts	8.5%	–
Public transportation	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.7%	–
Walked	0.8%±0.5 pts	1.6%	–
Worked from home	8.4%±1.8 pts	16.3%	+5.7 pts
Mean travel time to work	25.6 min±1.7	25.1 min	no clear change

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What are Halifax County's census tracts?

Halifax County is divided into 16 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,491 (Tract 9309.02) to $76,181 (Tract 9307.02).

Census tracts of Halifax County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 930137083930100	Weldon (51%)	2,908	2,939±389	$33,904	$92,900	$756	28.1%
Tract 930237083930200	Roanoke Rapids	5,164	4,731±543	$61,863	$182,000	$979	13.9%
Tract 930337083930300	Roanoke Rapids (99%)	4,541	4,232±558	$65,000	$121,500	$909	7.5%
Tract 930437083930400	Roanoke Rapids	3,467	4,026±602	$42,943	$99,800	$781	29.9%
Tract 9305.0137083930501	Roanoke Rapids (46%)	3,813	3,918±476	$39,865	$106,800	$870	25.7%
Tract 9305.0337083930503	Roanoke Rapids (15%)	2,025	1,626±181	$49,762	$182,200	$636	17.6%
Tract 9305.0437083930504	South Rosemary (30%)	3,183	3,371±640	$34,334	$74,400	$813	24.2%
Tract 930637083930600	Roanoke Rapids (9%)	3,636	3,181±498	$51,146	$94,600	$957	19.9%
Tract 9307.0137083930701	Littleton (3%)	1,111	1,235±268	$37,205	$98,800	$609	16.9%
Tract 9307.0237083930702	Littleton (27%)	2,468	2,129±291	$76,181	$197,800	$806	13.0%
Tract 930837083930800	Hollister (7%)	4,687	4,976±524	$36,227	$92,100	$723	31.6%
Tract 9309.0137083930901	Enfield (30%)	1,342	1,918±437	$56,595	$179,900	$900	20.2%
Tract 9309.0237083930902	Enfield (43%)	2,764	2,704±471	$29,491	$72,600	$711	36.2%
Tract 931037083931000	Halifax (18%)	3,059	2,842±359	$55,817	$94,000	$928	21.1%
Tract 9311.0137083931101	Scotland Neck (59%)	1,303	1,276±237	$50,750	$89,800	$791	14.1%
Tract 9311.0237083931102	Scotland Neck (24%)	3,151	2,571±420	$30,486	$59,400	$561	35.6%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Halifax County compare with North Carolina's other counties?

Halifax County's rank among North Carolina's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	54th of 100
Growth 2020-2025	97th of 100
Residents per square mile	71st of 100
Median household income	93rd of 100
Median home value	98th of 100
Median gross rent	68th of 100
Poverty rate	7th of 100
Bachelor's degree or higher	91st of 100
Median age	48th of 100

Every county in North Carolina

Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections

Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Halifax County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.