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.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Old Fort is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Old Fort is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and transportation and shipping workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Old Fort who work in office and administrative support (15.44%), healthcare suport services (11.03%), and teaching (7.72%). 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.
