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Turkey, NC
Town in Sampson County, North Carolina.
Population
391
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
986
ZIP codes
0
Turkey and its ZIP codes
Turkey at a glance
- Turkey is about 4.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Turkey, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sampson County. PPP loans are for Turkey.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,180
17,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$394M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Turkey, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
523
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Turkey, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Turkey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WarsawTown | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| ClintonCity | 8.7 mi | 7.7 |
| FaisonTown | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| MagnoliaTown | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| KeenerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.2 |
| CalypsoTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| BonnetsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| KenansvilleTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| DelwayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.6 |
| Rose HillTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.2 |
| Mount OliveTown | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| SalemburgTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| TeacheyTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Turkey, NC in?
- Turkey is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Turkey, NC?
- About 391 people live in Turkey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Turkey?
- Nearby places include Warsaw (5.3 mi), Bowdens (5.7 mi), Clinton (8.7 mi), Faison (8.8 mi), Magnolia (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023