Halifax County GIS Maps
Halifax County, Virginia, has 34,022 residents and covers 817.7 square miles. The population declined 6.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Halifax County is 51083.
South Boston is the county's largest population center. Halifax County also includes 10 zip codes, 1 public school district and 19 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Halifax County Trends
- Population
- 34,022▾
- Median Home Value
- $148,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,496▾
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Halifax County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Halifax County Population
Halifax County had 34,022 residents in 2020. That was 6.1% lower than in 2010. Halifax County had 3,333 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 42 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include South Boston, Halifax and Nathalie.
Population Trend in Halifax County VA
Halifax County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Halifax County Zip Codes
Halifax County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include South Boston (24592), Halifax (24558) and Nathalie (24577). South Boston is the largest zip by population, with about 13,453 residents or 40% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 71% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Halifax County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24592 | South Boston | 13,453 | ▾ -3.5% |
| 24558 | Halifax | 6,036 | ▾ -4.9% |
| 24577 | Nathalie | 4,821 | ▾ -8% |
| 24520 | Alton | 2,308 | ▾ -5.8% |
| 24589 | Scottsburg | 2,092 | ▾ -7.9% |
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Halifax County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Halifax County Demographics
Halifax County has a median age of 46.7, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 20.2% of residents are under 18, while 25.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Halifax County VA
Median Age
46.7
Under 18
20.2%
Age 65+
25.3%
Bachelor's+
18.2%
Halifax County School Districts
Halifax County is served by 1 public school district with 4,496 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Halifax County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Public Schools | 4,496 | 100% | ▾ -1.7% |
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Halifax County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Halifax County Housing & Real Estate
Halifax County has a median home value of $148,900 and a median gross rent of $769. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $292,450 and homes spent about 86 days on the market.
Halifax County Housing Mix
Halifax County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Halifax County Housing Trends
Halifax County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Halifax County, VA
Halifax County has 1,345 business listings across 366 categories. The largest categories in Halifax County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (87, 6.5%), Baptist Church (68, 5.1%), and Auto Repair (27, 2.0%). The full Halifax County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Halifax County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Halifax County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 87 | 6.5% |
| Baptist Church | 68 | 5.1% |
| Auto Repair | 27 | 2.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 21 | 1.6% |
| Farm | 20 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 19 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 18 | 1.3% |
| Discount Store | 18 | 1.3% |
| Money Transfer Services | 17 | 1.3% |
Halifax County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Rehabilitation Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | South Boston |
| Angela Perkins Hupp, CPA | Accountant | South Boston |
| Mat Fitness-Jiu Jitsu | Active Life | West Chester |
| Camp Chemical | Agricultural Service | South Boston |
| Golden Piedmont Labs | Agriculture | South Boston |
| Tuck Airport | Airport Terminal | South Boston |
| Patient Transport Systems | Ambulance And Ems Services | Halifax |
| Applebee's Grill + Bar | American Restaurants | South Boston |
| Cloverdale Quarters | Amusement Park | Sutherlin |
| Around Again | Antique Store | South Boston |
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Halifax County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Halifax County Basemaps
Halifax County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Halifax County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Halifax County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.