Halifax
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina
Halifax is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, with 170 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 125 ft (38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Weldon, 6.1 miles N.
- 170residents (2020 Census)
- 125 ftelevation · 38 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 372 / sq mipopulation density
- 27839ZIP code
About Halifax
Halifax is a town in and the county seat of Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Halifax had a population of 170. It is known as "The Birthplace of Freedom" for being the location for the April 12, 1776, adoption of the Halifax Resolves, which was the first official action by a colony calling for independence. Halifax is also home to the Halifax Historic District, a historic site operated by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. Halifax is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Halifax
- Median household income
- $63,686
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Median age
- 53.5
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Halifax had 170 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 170 |
|---|---|
| Density | 372 per sq mi (144 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Halifax at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Halifax County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 170 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3255° N, 77.5901° W |
| ZIP code | 27839 |
| Official website | historichalifaxnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3728920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Halifax
- South Weldon6.1 mi N
- Weldon6.9 mi N
- Garysburg8.6 mi N
- Roanoke Rapids8.9 mi N
- Jackson10.5 mi NE
- Enfield11.0 mi SW
- South Rosemary11.2 mi NW
- Gaston12.1 mi N
- Seaboard14.1 mi NE
- Lasker15.9 mi E
- Scotland Neck16.4 mi SE
- Whitakers16.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Halifax
What county is Halifax in?
Halifax is in Halifax County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Halifax, NC?
170 people lived in Halifax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Halifax, NC?
The ZIP code of Halifax is 27839.
What is the elevation of Halifax?
125 feet (38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Halifax?
South Weldon (6.1 mi), Weldon (6.9 mi), Garysburg (8.6 mi), Roanoke Rapids (8.9 mi), Jackson (10.5 mi).
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