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Halifax, PA
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
515
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,535
ZIP codes
0
Halifax and its ZIP codes
Halifax at a glance
- Halifax is about 5.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,472, 31% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,200 (21% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Halifax, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Halifax, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,472
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (203), Irish Americans (91), Polish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Halifax.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,570
190,394 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.47B
FY 2026, $19,116 per person
How people get to work
Halifax, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.2%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Halifax, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,130
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Halifax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BuffaloBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| LenkervilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| MillersburgBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| DauphinBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| DuncannonBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LiverpoolBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| MarysvilleBorough | 8.4 mi | 2.3 |
| ElizabethvilleBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| NewportBorough | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LinglestownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| EnolaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| BerrysburgBorough | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HarrisburgCity | 13 mi | 8.1 |
| West FairviewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PaxtoniaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| ProgressCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halifax, PA in?
- Halifax is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Halifax, PA?
- About 515 people live in Halifax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halifax?
- Nearby places include New Buffalo (1.9 mi), Lenkerville (5.1 mi), Millersburg (5.6 mi), Dauphin (6.4 mi), Duncannon (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023