Halifax, North Carolina

Halifax, North Carolina
—  Town  —
Location of Halifax, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°19′42″N 77°35′27″W
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Halifax
Area
• Total	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2)
• Land	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	125 ft (38 m)
Population (2000)
• Total	344
• Density	761.5/sq mi (294.0/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	27839
Area code(s)	252
FIPS code	37-28920
GNIS feature ID	0986304

Halifax 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. It is also known as "The Birthplace of Freedom" for being the location for the adoption of the Halifax Resolves, which was the first official action by a colony calling for independence.

Halifax is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Halifax is located at 36°19′42″N 77°35′27″W (36.328397, -77.590732).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), all of it land. Halifax is located on the Roanoke River, near the Fall Line Between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain Regions of North Carolina. This location near the head of navigation for the Roanoke, was important in the Town's early development.

Today the River is a major recreational asset, with exceptional fishing opportunities,especially with the annual Spring Rockfish (striped bass) and shad runs. Fishermen from all over the Country come to the Roanoke for these annual fishing opportunities. Additionally, the Roanoke also provides recreational opportunities in the form of 3 large impoundments--Kerr, Gaston, and Roanoke Rapids Reservoirs--located just upstream of Halifax. Other Recreational and Historical Attractions in the area include Halifax State Historic Site, Medoc Mountain State Park, and Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park. The Outdoor Drama "First For Freedom" is performed annually in the Summer.

Halifax enjoys a 4 Season Climate, with moderately hot and humid Summers, and cool Winters. The area averages 6-8 inches of snow annually, and historically has been subject to Ice Storms. The Area also is occasionally affected by the remnants of landfalling Hurricanes and Tropical Storms. Overall, however, the area has a Temperate Climate, usually without major extremes.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 344 people, 103 households, and 73 families residing in the town. Preliminary Data from the 2010 Census indicates a declining population. The population density was 761.5 people per square mile (295.2/km²). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 272.3 per square mile (105.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 63.37% White, 35.17% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.58% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 103 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the town the population was spread out with 17.7% under the age of 18, 15.1% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 126.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,429, and the median income for a family was $47,917. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $29,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,041. About 14.3% of families and 26.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.