Turkey Creek, Louisiana facts for kids
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Turkey Creek, Louisiana
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Location of Turkey Creek in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Evangeline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 394 |
| • Density | 158.94/sq mi (61.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-76685 |
Turkey Creek is a small village located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 441 people lived there. This was an increase from the 356 people who lived in the village in 2000. By 2020, the population was 394.
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Geography of Turkey Creek
Turkey Creek is found in the northern part of Evangeline Parish. Its exact location is 30°52′46″N 92°24′34″W / 30.87944°N 92.40944°W.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 167 goes right through the village. If you travel southeast on this road, you will reach Ville Platte, which is the main town of the parish, about 17 miles away. Going north on US 167 for 10 miles will take you to Interstate 49.
Louisiana Highway 13 also crosses US 167 in the middle of Turkey Creek. This highway goes south for 6 miles to Pine Prairie.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Turkey Creek covers a total area of 2.48 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Turkey Creek has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1960 | 279 | — | |
| 1970 | 280 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 366 | 30.7% | |
| 1990 | 283 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 356 | 25.8% | |
| 2010 | 441 | 23.9% | |
| 2020 | 394 | −10.7% | |
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Life in the Village
In 2000, there were 356 people living in Turkey Creek. These people lived in 125 households, and 98 of these were families. On average, about 143.7 people lived in each square mile of the village.
Many households, about 45.6%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 69.6%, were married couples. About 18.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 32.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 32 years.
Education in Turkey Creek
Public schools in Evangeline Parish, including those serving Turkey Creek, are managed by the Evangeline Parish School Board. This board is in charge of making sure students in the area get a good education.
