North Carolina

Halifax

48,622
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Halifax

Halifax, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 13,965. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 48,622.

Its recorded population peaked at 58,956 in 1960, and has since declined by roughly 18 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Weldon Railroad Raids — Expedition from New Bern 1863, Weldon Railroad Raid — December 1863, and 44 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202048,622
201054,691
200057,370
199055,516
198055,286
197053,884
196058,956
195058,377
194056,512
193053,246
192043,766
191037,646
190030,793
189028,908
188030,300
187020,408
186019,442
185016,589
184016,865
183017,739
182017,237
181013,620
180013,945
179013,965
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Halifax

Military engagements that took place in Halifax, North Carolina.

Weldon Railroad Raids — Expedition from New Bern 1863
1863
Weldon Railroad Raid — December 1863
1863

Historic places in Halifax

National Register of Historic Places listings in Halifax, North Carolina.

Halifax Historic District
Halifax
Whitaker's Chapel
Enfield
Weldon Historic District
Weldon
Parker, James H., House
Enfield
Roanoke Canal
Roanoke Rapids and
Roanoke Rapids Historic District
Roanoke
Sally-Billy House
Halifax
Tillery-Fries House
Tillery
Roanoke Rapids Junior-Senior High School
Roanoke Rapids
Cellar, The
Enfield
Davie, William R., House
Halifax
White Rock Plantation
Hollister
Trinity Church
Scotland Neck
Oakland
Airlie
Eagle Tavern
Halifax
Matthews Place
Hollister
Person's Ordinary
Littleton
Halifax County Courthouse
Halifax
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
NC
Woodstock
Scotland Neck
Scotland Neck Historic District
Scotland Neck
Enfield Graded School
Enfield
Myrtle Lawn
Enfield
Halifax County Home and Tubercular Hospital
Halifax
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Frequently asked about Halifax

When does Halifax first appear in the US census?
Halifax, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 13,965.
What is the population of Halifax?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Halifax had a recorded population of 48,622.
When did Halifax's population peak?
Halifax's recorded population peaked at 58,956 in 1960.
Were any battles fought in Halifax?
2 documented military engagements took place in Halifax, including Weldon Railroad Raids — Expedition from New Bern 1863, Weldon Railroad Raid — December 1863.
How many historic places are in Halifax?
44 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Halifax, North Carolina.
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