| Place Name | Oriental |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28571 |
| County | Pamlico County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 861 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -2.22% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 95.58% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | New Bern, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 3rd |
| State House Districts | 3 |
| State Senate Districts | 2 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 95.58% |
| African American | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.65% |