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Halifax town, NC

ZIP 27839 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27839

27839 has a population of 3,595 with a median age of 46.7 yrs (59.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
44.6%-28% vs US avg
x
Black
48.3%+289% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.6%-92% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.7%-42% vs US avg
x
18–64
66.3%+7% vs US avg
x
65+
21.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.4%+66% vs US avg
x
High school
39.5%+51% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.0%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
13.1%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
3.4%-42% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 27839

Poverty Rate
16.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
11.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.6%-55% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.9%+147% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
3.4%-42% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,595
Median age46.7
Poverty rate16.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White44.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black48.3%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born0.0%