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Turtle Creek

Pennsylvania · 5,114 residents · 0.973 sq mi
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Turtle Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,990. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 962 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,800. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,114
−16%since 2000
from 6,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,256 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 6,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+1%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Turtle Creek
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,990
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,950
+14%since 2000
from $17,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.9% in 2000
64.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+9%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(5,609)
Black5.1%(309)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(37)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(919)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(3,061)
Black29.9%(1,530)
Hispanic / Latino2%(101)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other10.8%(550)
Diversity Score71.2%(3,641)
Diversity Score
71
+371%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania?

Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania has about 5,114 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $32,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 32.4% of people in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,442 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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