Oriental Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 875 people in the town, organized into 440 households, and 293 families living in the town. The population density was 763 people per square mile (294.6/kmē), making it the 300th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 576 housing units at an average density of 500.9 per square mile (193.4/kmē). The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.38. In the town Age distribution was 10.7% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 15.2% from 25 to 44, 34.9% from 45 to 64, and 35.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 108.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 108.8 females. The median age was 57.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Oriental Town was 57.1 and 57.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 794 White, 64 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 9 from two or more races and 4 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $37794, it is 223rd wealthiest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $44196, it is the 253rd wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $25949, it is 76th wealthiest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income is $20714, Median income for males is $24464, compared with $14375 for females.
In 2000, 115 pupils and students, of which 53 are male and 62 are female, 13.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 2 nursery or pri school, 4 kindergarten, 48 elementary school, 24 high school and 37 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 875 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 883 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 881 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 860 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 852 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 842 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 833 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 830 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 821 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 818 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 815 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Elementary school | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| High school | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| College or graduate school | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental town, North Carolina | $37794 | $44196 | $25949 |
| Pamlico County, North Carolina | $34084 | $41659 | $18005 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |