Halifax County, North Carolina
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Demographics
mage:HalifaxCountyCotton.wmg.jpg|left|thumb|A cotton field blooms in Halifax County.As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 57,370 people, 22,122 households, and 15,308 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 79 people per square mile (31/km²). There were 25,309 housing units at an average density of 35 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 52.56% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 42.57% White
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, 3.14% Native American
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, 0.54% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.47% from other races
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, and 0.71% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 22,122 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 20.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,459, and the median income for a family was $33,515. Males had a median income of $28,025 versus $20,524 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,810. About 19.40% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.00% of those under age 18 and 22.40% of those age 65 or over.
Trivia
Halifax County historically holds the number 1 or 2 spot in North Carolina for the number of harvested white-tailed deer (NC Wildlife Commission). In the 2009-2010 Deer hunting season, 5,443 whitetails were harvested. That's 250 more than 2nd place, Northampton CountyNorthampton County
Northampton County is the name of several counties in the United States:* Northampton County, North Carolina* Northampton County, Pennsylvania* Northampton County, Virginia...
. Many avid hunters from all over the eastern seaboard travel to Halifax County to bag their game.
Cities and towns
- Aurelian SpringsAurelian Springs, North CarolinaAurelian Springs is an unincorporated community in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.Its elevation is ....
- BrinkleyvilleBrinkleyville, North CarolinaBrinkleyville is an unincorporated community in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.Its elevation is .- Landmarks :...
- EnfieldEnfield, North CarolinaEnfield is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina founded in 1740 and it is a predominantly African American town. The population was 2,347 at the 2000 census.Enfield is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- HalifaxHalifax, North CarolinaHalifax is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 344 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Halifax County...
- HeathsvilleHeathsville, North CarolinaHeathsville is an unincorporated community in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.The community is located along North Carolina Highway 561....
- HobgoodHobgood, North CarolinaHobgood is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 404. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- HollisterHollister, North CarolinaHollister is an unincorporated community in Halifax County in northeastern North Carolina, United States. Hollister's ZIP code is 27844.-Geography:...
- LittletonLittleton, North CarolinaLittleton is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 692 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Littleton is located at ....
- Roanoke RapidsRoanoke Rapids, North CarolinaRoanoke Rapids is a city in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 16,957 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Scotland NeckScotland Neck, North CarolinaScotland Neck is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 2,362. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- South RosemarySouth Rosemary, North CarolinaSouth Rosemary is a census-designated place in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,843 at the 2000 census...
- South WeldonSouth Weldon, North CarolinaSouth Weldon is a census-designated place in Halifax County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 1,414...
- WeldonWeldon, North CarolinaWeldon is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,374 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Weldon is located at ....
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Category:1758 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies
Category:North Carolina counties
Category:Counties of the United States with African American majority populations
Category:Roanoke Rapids micropolitan area
Category:Populated places established in 1758
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