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Turkey

Texas · 421 residents · 0.818 sq mi
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Turkey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,656. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $37,900. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
421
−15%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+20%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002943884815751990201020202024Turkey
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,656
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,196
+55%since 2000
from $9,809 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction45.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,900
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−64.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+89%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(320)
Black3.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(154)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(295)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(265)
Black1.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino34%(143)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(250)
Diversity Score
59
Unchangedsince 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
29.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turkey, Texas?

Turkey, Texas has about 421 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Turkey, Texas?

The typical household in Turkey, Texas earns about $27,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turkey, Texas expensive?

In Turkey, Texas, the median home is worth about $37,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Turkey, Texas?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Turkey, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turkey, Texas?

About 38.8% of people in Turkey, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turkey, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Turkey, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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