The Town FilesHalifax County, North Carolina
47,675 people. The median home is worth $106,200 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $45,590.
Towns in Halifax County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids | 15,229 | $142,700 | $53,690 | 40.3 |
| South Rosemary | 2,753 | $86,800 | $47,466 | 42.9 |
| Enfield | 1,865 | $105,300 | $34,830 | 36.3 |
| Scotland Neck | 1,640 | $73,000 | $19,083 | 52.8 |
| Weldon | 1,444 | $100,500 | $48,350 | 38.9 |
| Hollister | 618 | $158,400 | $55,938 | 34.1 |
| Littleton | 559 | $108,700 | $42,083 | 40.4 |
| South Weldon | 550 | $66,500 | $18,430 | 30.1 |
People and housing
| Halifax County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $813 | $969 |
| Median household income | $45,590 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 43.6 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.8% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
15,156 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,039 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 425 storm events in Halifax County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Halifax County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).