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Enfield

County:
Halifax County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.301

Enfield is a town located in Halifax County, North Carolina. Enfield has a 2026 population of 1,759. Enfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -5.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,854 in 2020.

The median household income in Enfield is $34,830 with a poverty rate of 20.7%. The median age in Enfield is 36.3 years: 24.2 years for males, and 40 years for females. For every 100 females there are 67.2 males.

1.8K
Total Population
1,352
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.9%
Growth

Enfield Population

Enfield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,759-16-0.9%
20251,775-16-0.89%
20241,791-7-0.39%
20231,798-17-0.94%
20221,815-26-1.41%
20211,841-13-0.7%
20201,854-4-0.22%
20192,283-35-1.51%
20182,318-32-1.36%
20172,350-25-1.05%
20162,375-31-1.29%
20152,406-35-1.43%
20142,441-21-0.85%
20132,462-28-1.12%
20122,490-22-0.88%
20112,512-20-0.79%
20102,538-5-0.2%

Median Age

Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 24.2 years

Enfield Adults

There are 1,456 adults, (397 of whom are seniors) in Enfield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,288 (59.8%)
Male: 865 (40.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Enfield includes 89.22% Black or African American, 8.59% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,92189.22%
White1858.59%
Native American190.88%
Two or more races160.74%
Other race120.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,92189.22%
White1858.59%
Native American190.88%
Two or more races160.74%
Other race120.56%

Enfield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Enfield 's average per capita income is $36,699. Household income levels show a median of $34,830. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$55,372-
Families$55,203$58,483
Households$34,830$53,616
Non Families$12,095$22,336

$36,699

Average Income

$34,830

Median Household Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)