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Turkey

North Carolina · 292 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 $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
+11%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
737 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1902603303994691990201020202024Turkey
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$15,373
+45%since 2000
from $10,622 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−43%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(154)
Black26%(76)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(58)
Asian1%(3)
Other3.5%(10)
Diversity Score79.6%(232)
Diversity Score
80
+67%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turkey, North Carolina?

Turkey, North Carolina has about 292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turkey, North Carolina earns about $38,750 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Turkey, North Carolina?

About 2.7% 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 3.5% 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 48 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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