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Old Fort

North Carolina · 908 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 $27,434. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
908
−6%since 2000
from 963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+10%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4797089381K1K1990201020202024Old Fort
2024555
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,434
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,416
−31%since 2000
from $20,782 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+58%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(756)
Black17.2%(166)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(386)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(746)
Black13.5%(123)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other8%(72)
Diversity Score48.3%(439)
Diversity Score
48
+21%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Fort, North Carolina?

Old Fort, North Carolina has about 908 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Fort, North Carolina earns about $27,434 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Old Fort, North Carolina?

About 10.0% 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 13.9% 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 191 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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