| Place Name | Old Fort |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28762 |
| County | Mcdowell County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,320 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -10.68% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.42% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Marion, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 11th |
| State House Districts | 85 |
| State Senate Districts | 47 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.42% |
| African American | 5.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |