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Turkey

North Carolina · 262 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 $19,107. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,800. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262
+7%since 1990
from 244 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
662 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 616 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+5%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1902603303994691990201020202024Turkey
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,107
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,344 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$10,622
+14%since 1990
from $9,332 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
35.0%
+24.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
22.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+40%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(216)
Black11.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.9%(85)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(199)
Black18.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian1.5%(4)
Diversity Score47.7%(125)
Diversity Score
48
+37%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−45%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 262 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Turkey, North Carolina earns about $19,107 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 $60,800, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Turkey, North Carolina?

About 1.8% 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 35.0% of people in Turkey, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turkey, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Turkey, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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