Old Fort, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Old Fort, Ohio had a total population of 81, the 1233rd largest community in Ohio. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Old Fort Quick Facts
How Old Fort Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 131 | 81 | -38.2% |
How Old Fort Compares
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Old Fort Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Seneca County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin | 17,818 | $56,198 | 14.8% | $142,200 |
| Attica | 755 | $69,063 | 10.2% | $113,800 |
| Bloomville | 721 | $69,000 | 17.0% | $96,800 |
| Bettsville | 562 | $65,417 | 14.7% | $99,900 |
| Republic | 456 | $63,125 | 10.3% | $85,000 |
| McCutchenville | 346 | $83,393 | 0.0% | $154,200 |
| Flat Rock | 340 | N/A | 24.7% | $92,500 |
| New Riegel | 316 | $63,750 | 15.2% | $119,000 |
| Bascom | 298 | $90,592 | 0.0% | $145,500 |
| Kansas | 200 | $53,144 | 40.0% | $73,800 |
Cities Similar to Old Fort
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmore | 81 | $60,000 | N/A | 8.9% | 19.8% |
| Elgin | 81 | $90,972 | $114,400 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| New Bavaria | 80 | $96,458 | $111,500 | 16.4% | 0.0% |
| Otway | 83 | $75,469 | N/A | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Hessville | 78 | $85,556 | $169,400 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 81, Old Fort's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Old Fort is a small community located in Ohio, within Seneca County. The total population is 81. It ranks as the 1233rd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Old Fort is 64.1 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Old Fort. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Old Fort, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Old Fort was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
38.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Old Fort, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Old Fort, Ohio?
Old Fort, Ohio has a population of 81 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Old Fort, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Old Fort — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Old Fort, OH?
The ACS sample for Old Fort recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Old Fort, Ohio?
Old Fort's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Old Fort, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Old Fort — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Old Fort, Ohio?
38.3% of adults (25+) in Old Fort hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.