Halifax County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Halifax County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37083
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 723.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 730.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.251438
- Longitude
- -77.644842
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 46,828
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,784
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,642 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,184 | 2.5% |
| White | 17,967 | 38.4% |
| Black | 24,435 | 52.2% |
| Asian | 260 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,348 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 168 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,299 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 488 | 1.3% |
| White | 14,804 | 40.2% |
| Black | 19,590 | 53.3% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,675 | 4.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,675
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,865
- Poverty Rate
- 22.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,563
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,676 | 37.1% |
| Black | 24,627 | 51.7% |
| Asian | 438 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,150
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 19,284 | 58.2% |
| Republican | 4,460 | 13.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,309 | 28.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,020 | 45.3% |
| Female | 18,077 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,497 | 37.7% |
| Hispanic | 460 | 1.4% |
| Black | 18,329 | 55.3% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,485
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,128 | 57.0% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 30.0% |
| Black | 7,406 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 59 | 35.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,817 | 45.4% |
| Female | 8,664 | 47.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,401 (30.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,493 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,872
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $113,135
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $815
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.