Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Turkey, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

274

Median Agei

49.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.4%201

Hispanic/Latino

21.5%59

Two or More

5.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%7

High School Diploma

27.6%59

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%28

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%27

Associate's Degree

7.5%16

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%34

Master's Degree

7.5%16

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

23.4%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,300

Median Renti

$554

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.6%105

Renter-Occupied

23.4%32

Total Units

308

Homeownership

76.6%

Vacancy Rate

55.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.9%9

2000–2009

4.2%13

1990–1999

2.9%9

1980–1989

0.3%1

1970–1979

6.5%20

1960–1969

27.6%85

1950–1959

16.2%50

1940–1949

3.9%12

1939 or earlier

35.4%109

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.3%95

Electricity

30.7%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,450

Mean Household Incomei

$80,677

Per Capita Incomei

$40,318

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

128

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

155.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

125

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

9(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured