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Halifax, NC
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina.
Population
294
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
643
ZIP codes
0
Halifax and its ZIP codes
Halifax at a glance
- Halifax is about 2.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Halifax, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Halifax County. PPP loans are for Halifax.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,427
15,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $7,937 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Halifax, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halifax, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Halifax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South WeldonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| WeldonTown | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| GarysburgTown | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Roanoke RapidsCity | 9.2 mi | 9.9 |
| South RosemaryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| JacksonTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| EnfieldTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| GastonTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| SeaboardTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| LaskerTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Scotland NeckTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| WhitakersTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Rich SquareTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| LittletonTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| HollisterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halifax, NC in?
- Halifax is in Halifax County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Halifax, NC?
- About 294 people live in Halifax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halifax?
- Nearby places include South Weldon (6.1 mi), Weldon (7 mi), Garysburg (8.6 mi), Roanoke Rapids (9.2 mi), South Rosemary (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023