District 8, Virginia
District 8 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 8 is a geographic entity located in Halifax County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,094. The land area covers 2.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,094 | ±550 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,677 | ±249 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,021 | ±273 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,677 | ±249 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 344 | ±162 |
| Median Home Value | $186,600 | ±$41,939 |
| Median Gross Rent | $695 | ±$84 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,361 | ±$13,126 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,844 | ±$3,990 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 874 | ±357 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,748 | ±346 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.1% | ±7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF HALIFAX
GUS Population: 33,448 (2024)
ID: 176683
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 699, HALIFAX VA 24558-0699
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Roxboro, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Scottsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alton, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | South Boston, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | South Boston, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Nathalie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Scottsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Halifax, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | South Boston, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | South Boston, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Piedmont Community College
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College | 19.7 mi away | 1715 College Dr, Roxboro, NC, 27573 |
3365991181
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SOUTH BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 509 BROAD ST., SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592 |
(434) 575-4228
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HALIFAX COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 177 SOUTH MAIN ST., HALIFAX, VA, 24558 |
(434) 476-3357
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BURNETT LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTER
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 914 VIRGINIA AVE, CLARKSVILLE, VA, 23927 |
(434) 374-8692
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WYLLIESBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 768 BARNESVILLE HWY, WYLLIESBURG, VA, 23976 |
(434) 735-8812
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PERSON COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 319 S. MAIN STREET, ROXOBORO, NC, 27573 |
(336) 330-2295
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PERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 319 S MAIN ST, ROXBORO, NC, 27573 |
(336) 597-7881
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PATRICK HENRY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 204 LYNCHBURG AVE, BROOKNEAL, VA, 24528 |
(434) 376-3363
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at S BOSTON, VA US, located 1.7 miles from District 8. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.7° | 26.5° | 38.6° | 3.56" | 3.0" |
| February | 54.0° | 28.2° | 41.1° | 2.95" | 1.1" |
| March | 61.9° | 34.2° | 48.1° | 4.03" | 0.4" |
| April | 71.8° | 43.3° | 57.5° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.7° | 53.4° | 66.0° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.2° | 62.5° | 74.3° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.0° | 67.4° | 78.7° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.3° | 65.9° | 77.1° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.6° | 59.0° | 70.8° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| October | 72.8° | 45.7° | 59.3° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.6° | 34.7° | 48.6° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.8° | 29.3° | 41.6° | 3.58" | 1.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston town | Town | 0.5 mi | — |
| Riverdale CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Halifax town | Town | 3.7 mi | — |
| Mountain Road CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Scottsburg town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| Cluster Springs CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5108392286. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.