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Halifax, VA
Town in Halifax County, Virginia.
Population
1,496
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
395
ZIP codes
0
Halifax and its ZIP codes
Halifax at a glance
- Halifax is 79% denser than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,792 a year, 40% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,300 (43% below Virginia) and median rent is $669 a month.
Local data for Halifax, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Halifax, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,792
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$669/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
36.7%
Median age
54.7
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (87), German Americans (53), Vietnamese Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Halifax County. PPP loans are for Halifax.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,351
11,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,300
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $7,734 per person
How people get to work
Halifax, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home20.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Halifax, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halifax, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Halifax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South BostonTown | 3.5 mi | 13.1 |
| Mountain RoadCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 8.6 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 8.1 |
| ScottsburgTown | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Cluster SpringsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.6 |
| NathalieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| CloverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| VirgilinaTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| BrooknealTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| ClarksvilleTown | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Milton, NCTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Drakes BranchTown | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| PhenixTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| ThynedaleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| BlairsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.5 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halifax, VA in?
- Halifax is in Halifax County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Halifax, VA?
- About 1,496 people live in Halifax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halifax?
- Nearby places include South Boston (3.5 mi), Mountain Road (3.6 mi), Riverdale (6.6 mi), Scottsburg (7.6 mi), Cluster Springs (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023