Oriental, NC
Living in Oriental
Bikeability
79
Walkability
35
Commute
67
Public Transit
19
Affordability
58
Public Safety
98
Airports
3
Hospitals
36
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
994
Population
+29 (2010–19)
62 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
41%
College-Educated
-10% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over25%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian91%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate23%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
-$10k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$273k
Median Home Value
-$142k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$769
Median Monthly Rent
+$79 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity83%
LP gas15%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oriental
United States45
North Carolina20
New Bern Metro Area6
Pamlico County3
Property Crime in Oriental
United States48
North Carolina30
New Bern Metro Area16
Pamlico County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oriental
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding26
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oriental, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oriental, NC
Pamlico Christian Academy
12 miles, NW
Annunciation Catholic School
17 miles, SW
Gramercy Christian School
18 miles, SW
New Bern Christian Academy
19 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Oriental, NC
East Carolina University
56 miles, NW
University of Mount Olive
79 miles, W
Barton College
85 miles, NW
University of North Carolina Wilmington
88 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oriental, NC
Carteret General Hospital
22 miles, S
Carolina East Medical Center
22 miles, W
Vidant Beaufort Hospital
41 miles, NW
Onslow Memorial Hospital
44 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Oriental, NC
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
21 miles, W
Albert J Ellis Airport
55 miles, W
Pitt-Greenville Airport
58 miles, NW
Wilmington International Airport
87 miles, SW