Halifax, Montverde

Halifax is a suburban farm town located in northern Emerson County, Montverde. The population was 17,632 in 2016.

Halifax is the site of one of the largest United Armed Forces (UAF) bases in the world, UAF Halifax. The base is the site of the UAF's Development Command Center and the UAF's Juvenile Training Center. The Province of Montverde's Drug Enforcement Administration's training academy, the RBI Academy, the RBI Laboratory, the RBI Virtual Training Center, Montverde State Police, and the Montverde Provincial Fire Agency headquarters are on the base.

History
Halifax was one of the final towns to incorporate in Emerson County, though it was originally a census-designated place.

Geography
According to the Union Census Bureau, the place has a total area of 9.03 square miles, of which all 9.03 square miles is land.

Demographics
The union census recorded 17,632 people, and 4771 households residing in the town. The population density was 1,945 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 80.2% White, 7.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.7% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

Government
The town has it's own council that meets bi-weekly to discuss construction, development, schools and etc.

Schools
Students in Halifax are zoned to the following schools, both of which in town limits:
 * Halifax Primary School
 * Halifax High School