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Turkey

Texas · 317 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 $40,893. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $52,600. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
−36%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
388 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+22%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002943884815751990201020202024Turkey
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,893
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,393
+210%since 2000
from $9,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services11.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(215)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(20)
Diversity Score60.1%(191)
Diversity Score
60
+1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2013
from 70.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turkey, Texas?

Turkey, Texas has about 317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Turkey, Texas?

The typical household in Turkey, Texas earns about $40,893 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 $52,600, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Turkey, Texas?

About 15.5% 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 8.3% 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 197 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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