Halifax, North Carolina is a small community with a population of 3,503 that is part of the larger Halifax County. The population density in Halifax is 23 people per square mile which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. This quaint town has plenty to offer its small but close-knit community. Local businesses include Sharpsburg Grocery Store, Milford's Barbecue Pit, and K & D Restaurant. Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty to enjoy year-round with plenty of fishing at Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake, camping at Occoneechee State Park, and golfing at several nearby courses. For those looking for an indoor activity, the local Masons Lodge provides a variety of community programs as does the nearby Roanoke Rapids Theatre. High school sports are also popular among locals with many high schools within driving distance offering football games in the fall and basketball games in winter and spring months.
The population in Halifax (zip 27839) is 3,503. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Halifax (zip 27839) is 47.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Halifax (zip 27839) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Halifax (zip 27839)
- 42.3% are married
- 20.2% are divorced
- 11.9% are married with children
- 27.4% have children, but are single
Race in Halifax (zip 27839)
- 33.7% are White
- 59.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.0% Two or more races
- 0.7% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander