Located in eastern Dunn County, Halliday provides a quiet, rural lifestyle to residents, while offering easy access to local economic opportunities in the energy and agricultural industries. With Highway 8, a north-south crossroad dissecting the east side of town, Halliday also offers quick connections to neighboring communities.
As of 2026 the population of Halliday is 243. The population is expected to grow to 247 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.33%.
The median age of Halliday residents is 42.
The diversity index of Halliday is 38.7, meaning that there is a 39% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Halliday is $141,232 and projected to be $149,088 in 2031. Per capita income is $56,376, projected to be $59,756 in 2031. 8.23% of households – 20 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,823,028 and the average disposable income is $107,078.
There are 132 housing units in Halliday; 77 are owner-occupied, 20 are rented, and 35 are vacant. The average home value is $348,571, with 12 homes built in 2010 or later, and 30 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 14 businesses in Halliday, employing 93 workers and pulling from a labor force of 206 age 16 and above. 62 workers commute into Halliday from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
144 residents both live and work in/around Halliday. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 2.08% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.33% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 178 drive alone, 14 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 8 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6 residents work from home.
57 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 26 have associates degrees, 9 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
