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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Old Fort

North Carolina · 963 residents · 1.221 sq mi
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Old Fort has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

963
+34%since 1990
from 717 in 1990
1990 – 2025
789 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 587 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+10%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4797089381K1K1990201020202024Old Fort
2024555
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,726 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,782
+160%since 1990
from $7,993 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
38.1% rent
1.9
−31%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(629)
Black12.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.9%(193)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(756)
Black17.2%(166)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score40%(386)
40
+49%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.3%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+12%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Old Fort, North Carolina?

Old Fort, North Carolina has about 963 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Old Fort, North Carolina?

The typical household in Old Fort, North Carolina earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Fort, North Carolina expensive?

In Old Fort, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $46,400, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Old Fort, North Carolina?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Old Fort, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Fort, North Carolina?

About 17.0% of people in Old Fort, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Fort, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Fort, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 246 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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