Turkey, North Carolina facts for kids
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Turkey, North Carolina
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Location within the state of North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 213 |
| • Density | 537.88/sq mi (207.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28393
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-68740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406768 |
Turkey is a small town located in Sampson County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 213 people lived there. It's about 8 miles east of a bigger town called Clinton.
History of Turkey, North Carolina
The town of Turkey was once known as Springville. Its unique name comes from a story from its early days. A large group of wild turkeys moved into the area. The people living there saw this as a special sign.
The town's post office has sometimes received mail meant for the country of Turkey. Also, stamp collectors used to send letters there. They hoped to get a special Thanksgiving Day postmark on their stamps.
Two important places in Turkey are Cherrydale and the Hollingsworth-Hines Farm. These historic sites were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means they are recognized for their special history.
Geography and Area
Turkey is a very small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People Living in Turkey
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 146 | — | |
| 1930 | 213 | 45.9% | |
| 1940 | 188 | −11.7% | |
| 1950 | 223 | 18.6% | |
| 1960 | 199 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 329 | 65.3% | |
| 1980 | 417 | 26.7% | |
| 1990 | 234 | −43.9% | |
| 2000 | 262 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 292 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 213 | −27.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 262 people living in Turkey. These people lived in 93 different homes, and 70 of these were families. The town had about 657 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Turkey were White (about 77%). About 19% were African American. A smaller number of people were Asian or from other races. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 31% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64.5%) were married couples. About 22.6% of homes had people living alone. The average home had about 2.8 people.
The age of people in Turkey varied. About 27.5% were under 18 years old. About 18.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Turkey (Carolina del Norte) para niños
