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Turkey

North Carolina · 213 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
−19%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1902603303994691990201020202024Turkey
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,872
+68%since 2000
from $10,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade62.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$676
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(107)
Black22.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(46)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score77.5%(165)
Diversity Score
78
+62%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+37.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+165%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turkey, North Carolina?

Turkey, North Carolina has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Turkey, North Carolina expensive?

In Turkey, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Turkey, North Carolina?

About 3.1% 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 6.1% of people in Turkey, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turkey, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Turkey, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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