Oriental is a town located in Pamlico County, North Carolina. Oriental has a 2025 population of 908 . Oriental is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 882 in 2020.
The average household income in Oriental is $76,147 with a poverty rate of 6.34%. The median age in Oriental is 68.7 years: 69.9 years for males, and 68.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Oriental includes 92.15% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.15%)
Two or more races (5.59%)
Black or African American (1.18%)
Asian (0.43%)
Other race (0.43%)
Native American (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 857 | 92.15% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 5.59% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Oriental's average per capita income is $32,083. Household income levels show a median of $57,875. The poverty rate stands at 6.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,073 | - |
| Families | $105,701 | $106,029 |
| Households | $57,875 | $76,147 |
| Non Families | $31,955 | $39,119 |
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