Oriental, North Carolina
Oriental: human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Oriental is a city located in the county of Pamlico in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 900 and a population density of 212 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 860 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Oriental
| Population | 860 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Pamlico County |
| Postal code | 28571 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 4.25 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0310,-76.6930 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:59:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 203 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oriental is located at 35°1'52"N 76°41'35"W (35.0310000, -76.6929900).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Oriental decreased by 4.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 900 | - | census |
| 2011 | 908 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 894 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 882 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 882 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 870 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 867 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 856 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 856 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 861 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 860 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,686 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,478 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,741 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,477 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.0% |
| White only, percent : | 97.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 747 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
Oriental zip code is 28571.
County name: Pamlico, County
fips: 37137
Smiths Creek
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $164,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,527 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $741 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $847 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,909 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.15 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,443 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 66,680 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 82,797 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,792 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,795 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,412 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 593 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 250 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 221 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 548 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 538 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 310.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.28 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,334 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $624 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $950 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,023 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.57 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,863 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 49,392 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,410 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,071 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,843 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 371 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 169 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 240 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,505.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.50 |
Best Things to Do in Oriental
1Lou Mac Park
Rating: 4.6 (224)
504 South Ave, Oriental, NC 28571, United States View details
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2Oriental's History Museum
Rating: 4.5 (16)
802 Broad St, Oriental, NC 28571, United States View details
Phone: +12522493340
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oriental, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199263 | Pamlico Community College | Grantsboro (NC) | 28529 |
| 198206 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City (NC) | 28557-2989 |
| 198367 | Craven Community College | New Bern (NC) | 28562-4900 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Oriental, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| MHD | Morehead City, NC | 1001 Arendell Street | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Oriental.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oriental Post Office | Oriental (NC) | 28571 |
| Merr Post Office | Merritt (NC) | 28556 |
| Arapah Post Office | Arapahoe (NC) | 28510 |
| Stonewall Post Office | Stonewall (NC) | 28583 |
| Baybor Post Office | Bayboro (NC) | 28515 |
Other cities in Pamlico County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pamlico County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bayboro | 1,242 | Human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Alliance | 759 | Town in North Carolina |
| Grantsboro | 651 | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Arapahoe | 534 | Human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Minnesott Beach | 423 | Human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Stonewall | 269 | Town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States |
| Vandemere | 243 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Mesic | 210 | Human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America |