Old Fort is a town located in McDowell County North Carolina. Old Fort has a 2024 population of 820. Old Fort is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 811 in 2020.
The average household income in Old Fort is $54,329 with a poverty rate of 14%. The median age in Old Fort is 52.1 years: 39.9 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Old Fort was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 583 | 90.67% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 3.11% |
| Native American | 14 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 334 | 1.85 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 120 | 2.43 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.06 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Female | 64 | 2.16 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Male | 31 | 2 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
2.25
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 5.36% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 19.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 4.96% |
| High School Graduate | 190 | 37.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 119 | 23.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 460 | 434 | 114 |
| Black | 20 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 7 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $0 | $45,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $49,500 | $11,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,139 | $47,679 | $36,985 |
| Some College | $37,188 | $41,875 | $36,719 |
$40,139
Average Earnings
$47,679
Average Male
$36,985
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.69% of Old Fort residents speak only English, while 3.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 583 | 70 | 12.01% |
| Native | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Black | 20 | 4 | 20% |
| Multiple | 22 | 2 | 9.09% |
14%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.38%
Male Poverty Rate
17.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Old Fort is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Old Fort is Multiple, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.52% |
| High School | 18.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.22% |
| Some College | 4.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 2.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,952 | $62,680 |
| Households | $50,357 | $54,329 |
| Married Families | $70,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,295 | $37,051 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 6.13% |
| Black | 4 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.61%
Born in Old Fort
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.69% of Old Fort residents were born in the United States, with 70.61% having been born in North Carolina. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 832 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 829 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 827 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 825 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 822 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 820 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 818 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 816 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 814 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 811 | -114 | -12.32% |
| 2019 | 925 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 918 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 908 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 907 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 909 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 907 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 906 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 905 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 906 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 904 | 0 | 0% |