Old Fort Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 963 people, 441 households, and 269 families residing in the town. The population density was 769.4 people per square mile (297.07/kmē), it is the 295th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 496 housing units at an average density of 396.8 per square mile (153.21/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.18 persons, and the average family size was 2.76 persons. In the town Age distribution was 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 20% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median age of the town's population was 40 years, The median age of males was 37 years, for females the median age was 42.8 years. The racial makeup of the town was 79.13% White, 17.24% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.49% from two or more races and 0.83% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $25000, making its North Carolina's 113th lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $28854, making it the 62nd poorest town by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $20782, making it the 166th highest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income of town was $20375, Males have a median income of $21467 versus $17574 for females.
In 2000, 169 pupils and students, of which 77 are male and 92 are female, 17.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 18 nursery or pri school, 9 kindergarten, 80 elementary school, 50 high school and 12 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 963 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 961 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 962 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 969 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 966 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 966 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 964 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 959 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 957 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 958 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 959 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 36 | 44 | 80 |
| High school | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort town, North Carolina | $25000 | $28854 | $20782 |
| McDowell County, North Carolina | $32396 | $37789 | $16109 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |