Old Fort Township, McDowell County, North Carolina
Old Fort Township is a township in McDowell County, North Carolina. About 3,425 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 74.1 sq mi (192 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,425 ± 580
- County
- McDowell County
- School district
- McDowell County Schools
- Land area
- 74.1 sq mi (192 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $49,630 ± $17,724
- Median home value
- $160,000 ± $24,629
- Water area
- 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3711192384
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.679239, -82.223238
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Old Fort Township
- Old Fort (town)555 people
This place’s central point lies inside Old Fort Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Black Mountain Township, Buncombe County6.5 mi west
- Crooked Creek Township7.7 mi south
- South Toe Township, Yancey County8.2 mi north
- Marion Township9.5 mi east
- Broad River Township, Buncombe County10 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Old Fort Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in McDowell County, largest first
- Marion Township18,633 people
- Nebo Township4,145 people
- Crooked Creek Township3,696 people
- Dysartsville Township3,487 people
- Higgins Township3,232 people
- North Cove Township2,714 people
- Glenwood Township2,665 people
- Montford Cove Township2,356 people
- Brackett Township464 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See McDowell County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Old Fort Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 35 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 45 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:12 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:55 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:15 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:48 PM around June 29
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:38 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h |
| Feb 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:56 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May 15 | 6:23 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:12 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:24 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:11 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:04 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with McDowell County or the local office.
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