| 词条 | Halifax, Virginia |
| 释义 |
|official_name = Halifax, Virginia |settlement_type = Town |nickname = |motto = |image_skyline = |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = |image_map = VAMap-doton-Halifax.PNG |mapsize = 250px |map_caption = Location of Halifax, Virginia |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = Virginia |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = Halifax |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = |established_date = |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = [1] |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 9.92 |area_land_km2 = 9.80 |area_water_km2 = 0.12 |area_total_sq_mi = 3.83 |area_land_sq_mi = 3.78 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.05 |population_as_of = 2010 |population_footnotes = |population_total = 1309 |population_density_km2 = 125.19 |population_density_sq_mi = 324.26 |timezone = Eastern (EST) |utc_offset = -5 |timezone_DST = EDT |utc_offset_DST = -4 |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = 151 |elevation_ft = 495 |coordinates = {{coord|36|45|53|N|78|55|41|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = ZIP code |postal_code = 24558 |area_code = 434 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 51-34064[2] |blank1_name = GNIS feature ID |blank1_info = 1502794[3] |website = {{URL|townofhalifax.com}} |footnotes = |pop_est_as_of = 2017 |pop_est_footnotes = [4] |population_est = 1227 }}Halifax is a town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States, along the Banister River. The population was 1,309 at the 2010 census.[4] It is the county seat of Halifax County.[5] HistoryCarlbrook, Halifax County Courthouse, Mountain Road Historic District, Pleasant Grove, and the Town of Halifax Court House Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6][7]GeographyHalifax is located at the center of Halifax County, at {{coord|36|45|53|N|78|55|41|W|type:city}} (36.764593, -78.928081).[8] Its northern border is the Banister River, an east-flowing tributary of the Dan River and part of the Roanoke River watershed. U.S. Route 501 passes through the town on Main Street, leading south {{convert|5|mi|0}} to South Boston and north {{convert|55|mi}} to Lynchburg. Virginia State Route 360 joins US 501 along North Main Street but leads east {{convert|7|mi|0}} to U.S. Route 360 near Scottsburg and west {{convert|35|mi}} to Danville. According to the United States Census Bureau, Halifax has a total area of {{convert|9.9|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|9.8|sqkm|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|0.1|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 1.21%, are water.[4] Demographics{{US Census population|1880= 621 |1890= 1285 |1900= 687 |1910= 516 |1920= 411 |1930= 473 |1940= 536 |1950= 791 |1960= 792 |1970= 899 |1980= 772 |1990= 688 |2000= 1389 |2010= 1309 |estyear=2017 |estimate=1227 |estref=[9] |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[10] }} As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,389 people, 523 households, and 348 families residing in the town. The population density was 365.2 people per square mile (141.1/km²). There were 583 housing units at an average density of 153.3 per square mile (59.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 62.71% White, 36.14% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population. There were 523 households out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.83. In the town, the population was spread out with 18.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $34,871, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $26,538 versus $21,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,571. About 10.4% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Halifax has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11] Notable people
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References1. ^{{cite web|title=2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2017_Gazetteer/2017_gaz_place_51.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Mar 28, 2019}} 2. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}} 4. ^1 {{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US5134064| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Halifax town, Virginia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=March 20, 2018}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}} 6. ^{{NRISref|version=2010a}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20120204.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=2012-08-17|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/24/11 through 1/28/11|publisher=National Park Service}}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} 9. ^1 {{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}} 11. ^Climate Summary for Halifax, Virginia External links{{commonscat|Halifax, Virginia}}
2 : Towns in Halifax County, Virginia|County seats in Virginia |
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