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Turkey

North Carolina · 244 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Turkey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,344. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
−7%vs 2000
vs 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1902603303994691990201020202024Turkey
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,344
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,107 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$9,332
−12%vs 2000
vs $10,622 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.2%
−24.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$290
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $389 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−28%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(199)
Black18.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.7%(125)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(216)
Black11.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.9%(85)
Diversity Score
35
−27%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+81%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turkey, North Carolina?

Turkey, North Carolina has about 244 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Turkey, North Carolina?

The typical household in Turkey, North Carolina earns about $17,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turkey, North Carolina expensive?

In Turkey, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Turkey, North Carolina?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Turkey, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turkey, North Carolina?

About 10.2% of people in Turkey, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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