Halifax County

Halifax County, VA, has a population of around 33,000 residents. The racial composition is approximately 60.7% White, 36.9% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, and 0.3% two or more races. The median household income is about $37,500, with a poverty rate of 22.5%. The median age is 46.4 years, and the county covers 830 square miles. The gender distribution is about 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

As of 2023, Halifax County, VA's median home value is approximately $120,000. The median rent is around $650 per month. Homeownership stands at about 70%, while roughly 30% of residents rent. The housing market has seen an annual appreciation rate of about 2-3%. Residential properties typically range from $90,000 to $300,000. The county features a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, with older homes being prevalent. The average household size is around 2.4 persons.

In Halifax County, VA, elections are conducted to fill various local, state, and federal positions. As of the latest elections:

• For the Board of Supervisors, there are eight districts, and each has one representative. Recent candidates include incumbent Hubert Pannell and challengers Sterling Hudson III and Garland Ricketts.

• In the School Board elections, there are also eight districts with respective representatives. Key candidates include incumbents like Todd Moser and newcomers such as Lori Tuck.

• State elections feature candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate. For instance, District 60 saw incumbent James Edmunds face off against small business owner Franklin D. Reaves.

• Voter turnout varies; for county elections, it's approximately 40-50%, while state and federal elections see about 60-70%.

Voter information and detailed candidate profiles are available on the county's official website or the Virginia Department of Elections site.

As of recent data, Halifax County, VA has a high school graduation rate of around 85%. In terms of higher education, approximately 16% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. When compared to national and state averages, Halifax County lags behind. Nationally, the high school graduation rate is about 88%, and around 33% of Americans hold a bachelor's degree or higher. In Virginia, the high school graduation rate is approximately 91%, with about 38% having a bachelor’s degree or higher. Thus, Halifax County falls short of both state and national educational attainment levels.

Halifax County, VA has a diverse economy, with notable employment in manufacturing, education, healthcare, and retail trade. According to recent data, manufacturing employs around 20% of the workforce, compared to the national average of approximately 8.5% and the Virginia state average of about 7.7%. The education and healthcare sectors collectively employ about 18%, close to the national figure of 24%, yet slightly below Virginia's average of 22%. Retail trade is also significant, engaging roughly 12% of the county's workforce, which is similar to both the national and state averages of around 11%.

The county's unemployment rate stands at approximately 4.4%, which is slightly above the national rate of 3.7% and marginally higher than the Virginia state average of 3.1%. These statistics highlight Halifax County’s strong manufacturing base, while also reflecting its commitment to education and healthcare services.

As of the latest data, Halifax County, VA has a median household income of approximately $40,000. Comparatively, the median household income for the state of Virginia stands at around $74,000, while the national median is about $68,700.

Below is a statistics table for easy comparison:

Halifax County's median income is notably lower than both the state and national averages, highlighting a significant income disparity within the region.

As of the most recent data, Halifax County, Virginia, has a crime rate that can be categorized based on various types of crimes. Here are the summarized crime statistics:

These values are reflective of the broader trends seen across small to mid-sized counties in the region. Halifax County's crime rate is relatively moderate compared to national figures, but property crimes, particularly theft, contribute significantly to the overall crime levels.