Halifax County , North Carolina
Population: 48,219 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $45,071 Home $102,500 Rent $776/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 48,219 residents, Halifax County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Halifax County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$45,071
Median Income
household
$102,500
Home Value
median
$776/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $45,071 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,951 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.2% |
| Median Home Value | $102,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $776/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 48,219 |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.6%
Obesity
15.2%
Diabetes
19.8%
Smoking
42.9%
High Blood Pressure
35.2%
No Physical Activity
22.5%
Depression
38.2%
Insufficient Sleep
82.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 72.9 · 73th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
79.68
🌀 Hurricane
88.49
🔥 Wildfire
43.99
❄️ Winter Storm
94.78
🌍 Earthquake
69.78
☀️ Drought
89.47
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