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Turkey

County:
Sampson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.396

Turkey is a town located in Sampson County, North Carolina. Turkey has a 2026 population of 220. Turkey is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 2.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 214 in 2020.

The median age in Turkey is 26.4 years: 26.9 years for males, and 15.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 53.3 males.

220
Total Population
555
Density (mi²)
1 0.46%
Growth

Turkey Population

Turkey Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202622010.46%
202521910.46%
202421831.4%
202321510.47%
202221410.47%
2021213-1-0.47%
202021400%
2019290-1-0.34%
2018291-1-0.34%
2017292-3-1.02%
201629531.03%
2015292-1-0.34%
2014293-1-0.34%
201329410.34%
201229300%
201129310.34%
201029300%

Median Age

Overall: 26.4 years
Female: 15.4 years
Male: 26.9 years

Turkey Adults

There are 248 adults, (77 of whom are seniors) in Turkey.

Sex Ratio

Female: 255 (65.2%)
Male: 136 (34.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Turkey includes 52.17% White, 34.53% other race, 13.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20452.17%
Other race13534.53%
Black or African American5213.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race13534.53%
Black or African American20.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20452.17%
Black or African American5012.79%

Turkey Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)