Halifax County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,244
Per Capita Income
$27,115
Poverty Rate
17.9%
SNAP Recipients
21.0%
Gini Index
0.456
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.6%
$25K–$50K22.1%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K11.0%
$100K–$150K14.4%
$150K–$200K4.1%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Halifax County, VA is $49,244 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,115. 17.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.456 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).