Oriental, NC Demographics

A map of Oriental's Population by Race

Oriental, North Carolina has an estimated population of 873, a less than 1% change from the 880 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oriental, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oriental has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oriental, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oriental is ranked the 491st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oriental was ranked the 463rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oriental's White Population

795 residents of Oriental, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oriental is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Oriental ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oriental's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Oriental's population has increased from 90.1% to 91.1%.

Oriental is more White than neighboring Stonewall (60.3% White), Bayboro (40.2% White), Arapahoe (83.4% White), Minnesott Beach (89.4% White), and Vandemere (58.4% White).

Oriental's Black Population

7 residents of Oriental, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oriental is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Oriental ranks 520th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oriental's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of Oriental's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.8%.

Oriental is less Black than neighboring Stonewall (16% Black), Bayboro (49.8% Black), Arapahoe (3.3% Black), and Vandemere (31.6% Black).

Oriental's Asian Population

7 residents of Oriental, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oriental is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Oriental ranks 577th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oriental's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Oriental's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Oriental is more Asian than neighboring Stonewall (0% Asian), Bayboro (0% Asian), Arapahoe (0% Asian), and Minnesott Beach (0% Asian). Oriental is less Asian than neighboring Vandemere (6.2% Asian).

Oriental's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Oriental, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oriental is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Oriental ranks 677th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oriental's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Oriental's population has increased from 2.2% to 6.5%.

Oriental is more Hispanic than neighboring Bayboro (3.1% Hispanic), Arapahoe (4% Hispanic), Minnesott Beach (4% Hispanic), and Vandemere (0.5% Hispanic). Oriental is less Hispanic than neighboring Stonewall (10.7% Hispanic).

Oriental's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Oriental, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oriental is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Oriental ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oriental's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oriental's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Oriental is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stonewall (0% Native American/Other), Bayboro (0.3% Native American/Other), and Minnesott Beach (0.2% Native American/Other). Oriental is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arapahoe (0.8% Native American/Other), and Vandemere (2.4% Native American/Other).

Oriental's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Oriental, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oriental is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Oriental ranks 702nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oriental's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oriental's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.3%.

Oriental is less Multiracial than neighboring Stonewall (13% Multiracial), Bayboro (6.6% Multiracial), Arapahoe (8.6% Multiracial), Minnesott Beach (5.6% Multiracial), and Vandemere (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.