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Oriental, NC


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Oriental, North Carolina

Oriental, North Carolina, in Pamlico county, is 46 miles NE of Jacksonville, North Carolina (center to center) and 121 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 875.

The People and Families of Oriental

In Oriental, about 65% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Oriental if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oriental had a median family income of $44,196. Oriental enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Oriental gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Oriental Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Oriental. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Oriental is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Oriental, 75% of commuters drive to work. Oriental is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

Oriental strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOriental Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oriental College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Oriental, NC

Comparing Oriental to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women76
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes31

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