Halifax, Virginia
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 Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,309 and a population density of 1,105 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,200 inhabitants.
The town was created 267 years ago in 1756.
Quick Facts about Halifax
| Population : | 1,200 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (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 (267 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:54:24 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,013 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Halifax is located at 36°45'57"N 78°55'42"W (36.7659700, -78.9283400).
Halifax map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Halifax decreased by 9.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,309 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,279 | -2.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,290 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,246 | -3.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,239 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,237 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,229 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,222 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,221 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,210 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,200 | -0.83% | estimation process |
Other Places in Halifax
1 Town of Halifax Town Hall
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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, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199324 | Piedmont Community College | Roxboro (NC) | 27573 |
| 232724 | Sovah School of Health Professions | Danville (VA) | 24541 |
| 231420 | Averett University | Danville (VA) | 24541 |
| 231882 | Danville Community College | Danville (VA) | 24541-4004 |
| 449931 | Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | Danville (VA) | 24541 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Halifax, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
Post offices near Halifax
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Post Office | Halifax (VA) | 24558 |
| South Boston Post Office | South Boston (VA) | 24592 |
| Crystal Hill Post Office | Crystal Hill (VA) | 24539 |
| Scottsburg Post Office | Scottsburg (VA) | 24589 |
| Vernon Hill Post Office | Vernon Hill (VA) | 24597 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Halifax , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 7,865 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.
- Halifax , North Carolina town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 201 people.
Other cities in Halifax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Boston | 7,519 | Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States |
| Ridgeway | 688 | Town in Virginia |
| Virgilina | 135 | Town of the United States |
| Scottsburg | 126 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Halifax distances to largest Virginia cities
