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The Town of Old Fort had a population of 555 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Old Fort is located at latitude 35.629 and longitude -82.1807 in McDowell County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Old Fort encompass a land area of 1.22 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. McDowell County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Old Fort has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Old Fort is located within Township of Old Fort, a minor civil division (MCD) of McDowell County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 555 (100%) |
| Population Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 27 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,050 |
| Median Home Value | $135,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 385 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 141 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 151 (39.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 93 (24.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 292 |
| Average Household Size | 1.74 |
| Family Households | 161 (55.1%) |
The table below compares Old Fort to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 570 | 27th |
| Population Density | # 495 | 36th |
| Median Household Income | # 572 | 26th |
| Per Capita Income | # 388 | 50th |
| Diversity Index | # 573 | 26th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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