Oriental, North Carolina

Population Data for Oriental, NC:

Population – 2498
Male – 48.16 %
Female – 51.84 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 78.58 %
Hispanic – 1.28 %
African American – 19.22 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.56 %
Asian – 0.20 %

Geographic Data for Oriental, North Carolina:

Population Density – 49.96 per sq. mi
Elevation – 12 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Oriental:

In Elementary School – 153 (46.65 %)
In High School – 75 (22.87 %)
In College – 75 (22.87 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 337 (16.74 %)
Associate’s Degree – 113 (5.61 %)
Some College, No Degree – 489 (24.29 %)
High School Graduate – 526 (26.13 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 86 (4.27 %)

Employment and Household Data for Oriental, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 39.10 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.17 %
Unemployment Level – 5.26 %

Median Household Income – $38,566.00
Average Household Size – 2.13

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 23.51 %
2 Vehicles – 32.80 %
3 or more Vehicles – 10.09 %

Average Cost to Rent in Oriental - $533 per month