Turkey, North Carolina
Turkey: Town in North Carolina, United States
About
Turkey is a town located in the county of Sampson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 292 and a population density of 284 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 292 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Turkey
| Population : | 292 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Sampson County |
| Postal code : | 28393 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 1.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:09:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 284 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Turkey is located at 34°59'33"N 78°10'59"W (34.9923900, -78.1830500).
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Demographics
The population of Turkey increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 292 | - | census |
| 2011 | 292 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 292 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 295 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 294 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 293 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 294 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 291 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 293 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 293 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 292 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Turkey zip code is 28393.
County name: Sampson, County
fips: 37163
Turkey, Turkey Creek
Schools in Turkey
College & universities near Turkey, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199625 | Sampson Community College | Clinton (NC) | 28328-0318 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Turkey, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Turkey , Texas city in Hall County, Texas, United States with a population of 379 people.
Other cities in Sampson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sampson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plain View | 1,961 | Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Roseboro | 1,183 | City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Garland | 613 | Place in North Carolina |
| Keener | 567 | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Newton Grove | 563 | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Spiveys Corner | 506 | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Salemburg | 413 | Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Harrells | 191 | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Autryville | 191 | Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
