What is half a million?

Half a million, written as 500,000, is a large number that is equal to 500 thousand or 5 hundred thousand. It is often used to represent a significant quantity or amount of something. In terms of currency, half a million dollars represents a substantial sum of money. In terms of population, half a million people would constitute a sizable city or community. It is a common unit of measurement in various fields such as finance, economics, and demographics.