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"Sailing Capital of North Carolina"
Oriental is a town in Pamlico County, in the New Bern metro area.
The community was named for the ship Oriental, which sank near here in 1862
The latitude of Oriental is 35.030N. The longitude is -76.693W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 10 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 831.
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$37,794National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Oriental demographic reports
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The town, a busy port in the early 1900s, sagged after the depression. Sailing buffs discovered the area in the 1960s, bringing a resurgence
- Croaker Festival - July 6-8, 2007
- Folk Festival - Nov. 30, 2007
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20% of Oriental residents report German ancestry, and 11% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Oriental ancestry & family history guide.
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- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Oriental was $25,949, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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35% of Oriental residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Pamlico County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in North Carolina
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- Croaker Festival - July 6-8, 2007
- Folk Festival - Nov. 30, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
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- Post history questions in Pamlico County genealogy forum
Median rent in Oriental, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $444. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,067.
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Newspapers in Oriental include Pamlico News
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Pamlico County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Oriental political report.
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The average commute time for Oriental workers is 31 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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