Turkey City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 494 people, 207 households, and 127 families living in the city. The population density was 598.9 people per square mile (231.24/km˛), it is 918th most densely populated city in Texas. There were 274 housing units at an average density of 334.1 per square mile (129/km˛). The average household size was 2.39 people, and the average family size was 3.2 people. The population's age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males. The median age was 40.4 years, The median age of males was 35.5 years, for females the median age was 44.9 years. The racial makeup of the city was 355 White, 28 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and 105 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $19833, making it the 143rd poorest city by median household income among the Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $24423, it is the 190th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $9809, it is the 219th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income was $11758, Males had a median income of $16000 versus $7019 for females.
In 2000, 149 pupils and students, of which 41.61% are male and 58.39% are female, 30.16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.34% nursery or pri school, 11.41% kindergarten, 57.05% elementary school, 26.17% high school and 4.03% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 494 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 494 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 492 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 494 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 490 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 490 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 487 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 481 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 480 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 461 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 456 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 30 | 55 | 85 |
| High school | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey city, Texas | $19833 | $24423 | $9809 |
| Hall County, Texas | $23016 | $27325 | $13210 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |