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Old Fort, NC
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Old Fort is a tiny town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 818 people and two associated neighborhoods, Old Fort is the 428th largest community in North Carolina.

A relatively large number of people in Old Fort telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.19% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

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 education level of Old Fort citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 21.08% of adults in Old Fort have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Old Fort in 2022 was $24,756, which is lower middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $99,024 for a family of four.

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, German, English, Scots-Irish, and Slovak.

The most common language spoken in Old Fort is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.


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