Halifax County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Halifax County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51083
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 817.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 829.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.766461
- Longitude
- -78.939614
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,404
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,583
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,630 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 777 | 2.3% |
| White | 20,082 | 60.1% |
| Black | 11,762 | 35.2% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,099 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 1.8% |
| White | 16,272 | 61.2% |
| Black | 9,472 | 35.6% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 221 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 65 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,639
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,013
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,679
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,154 | 59.9% |
| Black | 11,685 | 34.7% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,922
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,222 | 51.1% |
| Republican | 7,318 | 30.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,382 | 18.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,010 | 46.0% |
| Female | 12,911 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,398 | 51.8% |
| Hispanic | 421 | 1.8% |
| Black | 10,029 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 152 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,903
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,694 | 54.0% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 32.3% |
| Black | 4,562 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 58 | 38.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,467 | 49.7% |
| Female | 6,436 | 49.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,827 (27.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,785 (19.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,443
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $157,942
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $857
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.