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Turkey Creek

Louisiana · 394 residents · 2.479 sq mi
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Turkey Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,284. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,300. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
+11%since 2000
from 356 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+19%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2673203734264791990201020202024Turkey Creek
2024449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,284
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,056
+76%since 2000
from $10,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services17.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+43%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(340)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(32)
Diversity Score
8
+91%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
−23%since 2000
from 40.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turkey Creek, Louisiana?

Turkey Creek, Louisiana has about 394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Turkey Creek, Louisiana?

The typical household in Turkey Creek, Louisiana earns about $25,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turkey Creek, Louisiana expensive?

In Turkey Creek, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Turkey Creek, Louisiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Turkey Creek, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turkey Creek, Louisiana?

About 25.0% of people in Turkey Creek, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turkey Creek, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Turkey Creek, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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