Halifax, North Carolina
Halifax: Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
About
Halifax is a town located in the county of Halifax in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 234 and a population density of 198 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 201 inhabitants.
The town was created 268 years ago in 1756.
Quick Facts about Halifax
| Population : | 201 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Halifax County |
| Postal code : | 27839 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 1.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 125 feet / 38 meters |
| Capital city : | Halifax is capital of Halifax County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1757 (268 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:53:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 170 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Halifax is located at 36°19'43"N 77°35'22"W (36.3284900, -77.5894200).
Halifax map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Halifax decreased by 16.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 234 | - | census |
| 2011 | 224 | -4.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 223 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 219 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 217 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 215 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 213 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 209 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 207 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 204 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 201 | -1.49% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Halifax
1 Halifax State Historic Site
25 St David St, Halifax, NC 27839, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Historic Halifax - Sally-Billy House
74 Fishing Club Rd, Halifax, NC 27839, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Historic Halifax - Tap Room
10 King St, Halifax, NC 27839, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Halifax
1 USDA Rural Development
Ferrell Ln, Halifax, NC 27839, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Halifax Town Hall
24 King St, Halifax, NC 27839 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Halifax (2)
People born in Halifax, including basketball player Delaney Rudd, politician Samuel E. Hogg, .
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Schools in Halifax
College & universities near Halifax, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198640 | Halifax Community College | Weldon (NC) | 27890 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Halifax, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Halifax
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Post Office | Halifax (NC) | 27839 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Halifax , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 7,865 people.
- Halifax , Virginia town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,200 people.
- Halifax , Pennsylvania borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 885 people.
- Halifax , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 674 people.
Other cities in Halifax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County , NC.
| 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 |
