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Old Fort

County:
McDowell County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.221

Old Fort is a town located in McDowell County, North Carolina. Old Fort has a 2026 population of 842. Old Fort is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 3.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 815 in 2020.

The median household income in Old Fort is $47,500 with a poverty rate of 13.69%. The median age in Old Fort is 53.4 years: 52.7 years for males, and 55.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.2 males.

842
Total Population
690
Density (mi²)
5 0.6%
Growth

Old Fort Population

Old Fort Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202684250.6%
202583740.48%
202483370.85%
202382640.49%
202282250.61%
202181720.25%
202081510.12%
201992570.76%
2018918101.1%
201790810.11%
2016907-2-0.22%
201590920.22%
201490710.11%
201390610.11%
2012905-1-0.11%
2011906-2-0.22%
201090410.11%

Median Age

Overall: 53.4 years
Female: 55.2 years
Male: 52.7 years

Old Fort Adults

There are 494 adults, (143 of whom are seniors) in Old Fort.

Sex Ratio

Female: 280 (50.5%)
Male: 275 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Old Fort includes 87.21% White, 4.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White48487.21%
Two or more races285.05%
Black or African American274.86%
Native American111.98%
Other race50.9%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White122.16%
Other race50.9%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White47285.05%
Two or more races285.05%
Black or African American274.86%
Native American111.98%

Old Fort Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Old Fort 's average per capita income is $37,256. Household income levels show a median of $47,500. The poverty rate stands at 13.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$66,875-
Families$56,477$63,931
Households$47,500$56,227
Non Families$45,417$43,262

$37,256

Average Income

$47,500

Median Household Income

13.69%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)