How long is the commute from Old Fort, NC?

Name: Commute and cars in Old Fort, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Old Fort, NC take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.3% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

6.7% of workers walk to work.

5.7% work from home.

6.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 24.8 minutes (±3.6)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 5.7%
Households without a car: 6.8%

How people in Old Fort get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Old Fort	McDowell County	North Carolina	United States
Drove alone	76.3% (±10.4 points)	83.4%	71.5%	68.8%
Carpooled	11.4% (±8.2 points)	8.6%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±13.2 points)	0.0%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	6.7% (±5.5 points)	1.0%	1.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±13.2 points)	0.9%	1.5%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.7% (±6.4 points)	6.0%	16.3%	15.1%

In Old Fort, the average commute is not measurably different from McDowell County (24.7 minutes).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Old Fort, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McDowell County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In McDowell County, Old Fort ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 325 of 651.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Old Fort

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Old Fort	McDowell County	North Carolina	United States
No vehicle	6.8% (±5.8 points)	6.2%	5.3%	8.4%
1 vehicle	47.9% (±14.1 points)	26.4%	31.4%	33.1%
2 vehicles	26.0% (±11.0 points)	38.2%	38.0%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	19.2% (±10.5 points)	29.2%	25.2%	21.9%

In Old Fort, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McDowell County (6.2%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Old Fort

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Old Fort	McDowell County	North Carolina	United States
Workers working from home	5.7% (±6.4 points)	6.0% (±1.6 points)	16.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	93.2% (±5.7 points)	89.7% (±1.8 points)	94.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	86.3% (±8.0 points)	83.6% (±2.6 points)	90.1% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Old Fort, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McDowell County (83.6%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Old Fort

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Old Fort
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Old Fort	—	24.8 minutes (±3.6)	—
Montreat	6.9 mi	13.2 minutes (±6.6)	Lower
Black Mountain	8.4 mi	21.4 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
West Marion	9.1 mi	19.2 minutes (±5.1)	Not measurably different
Marion	10 mi	21.7 minutes (±3.2)	Not measurably different
Swannanoa	12 mi	18.9 minutes (±2.1)	Lower
Lake Lure	13 mi	39.3 minutes (±11.5)	Higher
Chimney Rock Village	13 mi	12.2 minutes (±6.6)	Lower
Fairview (community)	15 mi	22.2 minutes (±5.1)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montreat, NC (13.2 minutes), Swannanoa, NC (18.9 minutes), Chimney Rock Village, NC (12.2 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Lure, NC (39.3 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across McDowell County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Nebo	27.2 minutes (±8.2)
2	Old Fort	24.8 minutes (±3.6)
3	Marion	21.7 minutes (±3.2)
4	West Marion	19.2 minutes (±5.1)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Old Fort

How long is the average commute in Old Fort?

Workers who live in Old Fort, NC take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Old Fort without a car?

6.8% of households in Old Fort have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Old Fort?

5.7% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Old Fort worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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