Halifax County, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Halifax County was 33,644, a 0.34% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Halifax County's population was 33,758, a decline of 0.48% compared to a population of 33,920 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Halifax County, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Halifax County decreased by 3,636. In this period, the peak population was 37,280 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 37,280 - -
2001 36,902 -378 -1.01%
2002 36,730 -172 -0.47%
2003 36,368 -362 -0.99%
2004 36,014 -354 -0.97%
2005 35,875 -139 -0.39%
2006 35,812 -63 -0.18%
2007 35,672 -140 -0.39%
2008 35,574 -98 -0.27%
2009 35,415 -159 -0.45%
2010 36,204 789 2.23%
2011 35,997 -207 -0.57%
2012 35,740 -257 -0.71%
2013 35,389 -351 -0.98%
2014 35,205 -184 -0.52%
2015 35,104 -101 -0.29%
2016 35,003 -101 -0.29%
2017 34,592 -411 -1.17%
2018 34,212 -380 -1.1%
2019 34,035 -177 -0.52%
2020 33,920 -115 -0.34%
2021 33,758 -162 -0.48%
2022 33,644 -114 -0.34%
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Halifax County, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Halifax County's population decreased by 1,076 (2.89%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Halifax County's population decreased by 2,284 (6.31%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Halifax County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Halifax County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 33,644. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Halifax County's population peaked in year 2000 at 37,280.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Halifax County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 33,644.

Halifax County, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Halifax County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 21 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Halifax County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.44% per year. Overall the population shrank 9.75% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Halifax County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Halifax County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.44% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 276. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Halifax County's population grew the most with an increase of 789 (2.23%).

While from 2016 and 2017, Halifax County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 411 (-1.17%).

Things to know

Is Halifax County, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Halifax County's population decreased by 276 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 162 (0.48%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 114 (0.34%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Halifax County, VA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Halifax County decreased by 1,745 (4.93%). The population was highest at 35,389 in the year 2013 and lowest at 33,644 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.60%.

References

Datasets

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Halifax County, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Halifax County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Halifax County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Halifax County was 33,644, a 0.34% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Halifax County population was 33,758, a decline of 0.48% compared to a population of 33,920 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Halifax County decreased by 3,636. In this period, the peak population was 37,280 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Halifax County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Halifax County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Halifax County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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