Halifax County, NC

Living in Halifax County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 19
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 28
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Schools 2
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Residents

51k Population -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

$36k Median 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

$86k Median Home Value +$500 (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$483 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Halifax County, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Halifax County, NC

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Halifax Academy
10 miles, N
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Northeast Academy
20 miles, E
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Hobgood Academy
21 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Halifax County, NC

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Chowan University
33 miles, NE
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Barton College
39 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Halifax County, NC

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Our Community Hospital
15 miles, SE
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Nash General Hospital
22 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Halifax County, NC

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