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Old Fort

North Carolina · 811 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 $28,269. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,800. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
811
−16%since 2000
from 963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
664 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4797089381K1K1990201020202024Old Fort
2024555
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,269
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,002
−4%since 2000
from $20,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(641)
Black13.3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.4%(36)
Diversity Score46.2%(375)
Diversity Score
46
+15%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Fort, North Carolina?

Old Fort, North Carolina has about 811 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Fort, North Carolina earns about $28,269 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Old Fort, North Carolina?

About 6.1% 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 20.6% 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 94 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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