Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Old Fort is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Old Fort doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Old Fort overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Old Fort, 24.01% have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Old Fort in 2022 was $27,842, which is lower middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $111,368 for a family of four. However, Old Fort contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Old Fort home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Old Fort residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Old Fort include Irish, English, German, Welsh, and Scots-Irish.
The most common language spoken in Old Fort is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
