Turkey, NC population by race
The table below shows Turkey's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 54.29% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 15.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 128 | 30.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Turkey population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Turkey has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Turkey's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Turkey population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 54.29% are white, 15.24% are Black or African American and 30.48% are some other race.
Turkey 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Turkey is White with a population of 228 (54.29% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Turkey, NC
By ethnicity, 132 (31.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 288 (68.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Turkey, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 228 (79.17% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Turkey, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Turkey's Non-Hispanic population.
Turkey Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 228 | 79.17% |
| Black or African American alone | 60 | 20.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Turkey, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 112 (84.85% of the total Hispanic population).
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Turkey, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Turkey's Hispanic population.
Turkey Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 112 | 84.85% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 15.15% |
Things to know
What percentage of Turkey, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 31.43% of Turkey population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Turkey, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 112 (84.85% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Turkey, NC have?
Turkey, NC has 64 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Turkey is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Turkey, NC?
With 68.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Turkey.
That being said, with a 30.48% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Turkey.
What is the majority race in Turkey, NC?
With a population of 228 (54.29% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Turkey.
Some other races are second largest race in Turkey, with 30.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
