Halifax, Pennsylvania
Halifax: Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Halifax is a city located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 841 and a population density of 2,474 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 885 inhabitants.
The city was created 241 years ago in 1783.
Quick Facts about Halifax
| Population : | 885 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Dauphin County |
| Area : | 0.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,421 feet / 433 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1784 (241 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:54:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 17032 |
| Density : | 2,603 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Halifax is located at 40°28'5"N 76°55'55"W (40.4681400, -76.9319200).
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Demographics
The population of Halifax increased by 4.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 841 | - | census |
| 2011 | 893 | 5.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 891 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 890 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 890 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 889 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 886 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 887 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 888 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 887 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 885 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Schools in Halifax
College & universities near Halifax, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211477 | Central Penn College | Summerdale (PA) | 17093-0309 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Halifax, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Halifax
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Post Office | Halifax (PA) | 17032 |
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 , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 674 people.
- Halifax , North Carolina town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 201 people.
Other cities in Dauphin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 49,322 | The capital of Pennsylvania. |
| Hershey | 14,257 | Census designated place |
| Colonial Park | 13,229 | Census designated place |
| Progress | 9,765 | Census designated place |
| Linglestown | 6,334 | Census designated place |
| Steelton | 5,957 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Paxtonia | 5,412 | Census designated place |
| Swatara | 4,830 | Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Hummelstown | 4,814 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Skyline View | 4,003 | Census designated place |
| Lawnton | 3,813 | Census designated place |
| Penbrook | 2,976 | Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersburg | 2,514 | Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Highspire | 2,369 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Matamoras | 2,364 | City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Lykens | 1,771 | Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
