Halifax County, VA

County

Cities in Halifax County

Neighborhoods in Halifax County

Crystal Hill / Fordland Estates

Oak Hill Estates / Centerville

Westside Village / Banister Town

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Halifax

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

Households with Children

26.2%

School Enrollment K-12

3,167

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.1%
Working Age (35-54): 21.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 25.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.1%
High School / GED: 34.8%
Some College or Associate's: 29.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.2%
Single Parents: 12.0%
Couples & Adults: 36.0%
Living Alone: 37.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 34.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 30.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 69.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 60.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 39.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.1%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 80.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources