Halifax County, North Carolina
Halifax County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Halifax County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,691 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,479 inhabitants. Its county seat is Halifax. The county was created 274 years ago in 1751.
County Snapshot
Halifax County at a glance
Halifax County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
Roanoke RapidsPopulation 14,186
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Halifax County
| Population | 49,479 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Halifax County |
| Area | 2149 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2575,-77.6519 |
| Named for | George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax |
| Altitude | 92 feet / 28 meters |
| Capital | Halifax |
| Establishment | January 01, 1752 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:08:32 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Halifax County is located at 36°15'27"N 77°39'7"W (36.2575000, -77.6518800). It has 7 neighbors: Caswell County, Granville County, Person County, Campbell County, Charlotte County, Mecklenburg County and Pittsylvania County.
Halifax County map
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The largest city of Halifax County is Roanoke Rapids with a population of 14,186. Other cities include, Enfield population 2,260, Scotland Neck population 1,810, Weldon population 1,456 and Littleton population 584. See all Halifax County cities & populated places.
Halifax County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids | 14,186 | City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Rosemary | 2,836 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Enfield | 2,260 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Scotland Neck | 1,810 | Town in North Carolina (United States) |
| Weldon | 1,456 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Weldon | 705 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Littleton | 584 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hobgood | 315 | Town in North Carolina |
| Halifax | 201 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 1 to 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Halifax County
Official Website- Halifax
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Halifax County decreased by 10.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,691 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,114 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 53,732 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 53,187 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,833 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,182 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 51,815 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,311 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,634 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,010 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,479 | -1.07% | estimation process |
People born in Halifax County (28)
People born in Halifax County, including Wife of U.S. President Andrew Jackson Rachel Jackson, politician Clement Comer Clay, politician William M. Tuck, .
More notable people
- Samuel Adams (Arkansas politician (1805-1850)) he was born in 05/06/1805
- Joseph W. Chalmers (American politician (1806-1853)) he was born in 20/12/1806
- Paul C. Edmunds (American politician (1836-1899)) he was born in 01/11/1836
- Algernon Coleman (American university teacher (1876-1939)) he was born in 09/08/1876
- Presley T. Glass (American politician) he was born in 18/10/1824
- Robert Weakley (American politician) he was born in 20/07/1764
- Thomas H. Averett (American politician) he was born in 10/07/1800
- Benjamin Crowley (Pioneer Arkansas settler) he was born in 01/01/1758
- Blair Niles (American writer, explorer and photographer) she was born in 15/06/1880
- F. Blair Wimbush (Business executive, lawyer, civic and professional leader) he was born in 24/07/1955
- Walter T. Colquitt (American politician) he was born in 27/12/1799
- Henrietta Phelps Jeffries (American midwife) she was born in 05/01/1857
- Moses H. Kirby (Ohio politician) he was born in 21/05/1798
- Norm Snead (American football player and coach) he was born in 31/07/1939
- Penwick Shelton (American football coach) he was born in 12/03/1871
- Riley Ingram (Virginia politician) he was born in 01/10/1941
- Joseph Fels (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1853
- James C. Green (American politician) he was born in 24/02/1921
Other places with the same name (1)
- Halifax County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 33,633 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |