Old Fort
Town in McDowell County, North Carolina
Old Fort is a town in McDowell County, North Carolina, with 811 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,444 ft (440 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montreat, 6.9 miles W.
- 811residents (2020 Census)
- 1,444 ftelevation · 440 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 664 / sq mipopulation density
- 28762ZIP code
About Old Fort
Old Fort is a town in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 811 in the 2020 U.S. census, down from 908 in 2010.
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Living in Old Fort
- Median household income
- $47,500
- Median home value
- $135,900
- Median rent
- $818/mo
- Median age
- 53.4
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Old Fort had 811 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 811 |
|---|---|
| Density | 664 per sq mi (256 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Old Fort at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 811 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6303° N, 82.1780° W |
| ZIP code | 28762 |
| Official website | oldfort.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3748920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Old Fort
- Montreat6.9 mi W
- Black Mountain8.4 mi W
- West Marion9.0 mi E
- Marion10.4 mi E
- Glenwood11.0 mi E
- Swannanoa12.0 mi W
- Lake Lure12.7 mi S
- Chimney Rock Village13.2 mi S
- Gerton14.4 mi SW
- Fairview14.6 mi SW
- Nebo15.8 mi NE
- Edneyville17.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Old Fort
What county is Old Fort in?
Old Fort is in McDowell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Old Fort, NC?
811 people lived in Old Fort at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Old Fort, NC?
The ZIP code of Old Fort is 28762.
What is the elevation of Old Fort?
1,444 feet (440 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Old Fort?
Montreat (6.9 mi), Black Mountain (8.4 mi), West Marion (9.0 mi), Marion (10.4 mi), Glenwood (11.0 mi).
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