Turtle Creek is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Turtle Creek has a 2024 population of 4,868. Turtle Creek is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Turtle Creek is $51,219 with a poverty rate of 27.86%. The median age in Turtle Creek is 43 years: 42.9 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Turtle Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,135 | 61.63% |
| Black or African American | 1,321 | 25.97% |
| Two or more races | 541 | 10.63% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,174 | 2.29 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Non Family | 832 | 1.25 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Female | 641 | 2.78 | 22.5 | 77.5 |
| Married | 455 | 3.13 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 246 | 3 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
36.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 386 | 10.89% |
| Associates Degree | 448 | 12.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 274 | 7.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 4.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,234 | 34.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 4.54% |
| Some College | 883 | 24.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,525 | 2,124 | 351 |
| Black | 794 | 716 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 44 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 64 | 24 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Other Race | 40 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,510 | $40,417 | $48,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,784 | $0 | $64,784 |
| High School Graduate | $24,643 | $45,688 | $20,904 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,237 | $20,503 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,909 | $37,740 | $30,547 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $54,531 | $35,313 |
$32,909
Average Earnings
$37,740
Average Male
$30,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.16% of Turtle Creek residents speak only English, while 2.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,967 | 651 | 21.94% |
| Black | 1,299 | 621 | 47.81% |
| Multiple | 541 | 110 | 20.33% |
27.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.46%
Male Poverty Rate
28.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Turtle Creek is Black, with 47.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Turtle Creek is Multiple, with 20.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.52% |
| Some College | 25.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.38% |
| High School | 14.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 53.79% |
| Female Employed | 11.35% |
| Male Employed | 10.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,759 | $58,520 |
| Households | $42,344 | $51,219 |
| Married Families | $94,493 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,780 | $32,665 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.8%
Male Marriage Rate
19.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
365
Number of Veterans
330
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 202 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 10.77% |
| Black | 48 | 4.77% |
| Other Race | 24 | 60% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 37.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
14.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.87%
Born in Turtle Creek
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
98.53% of Turtle Creek residents were born in the United States, with 86.87% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,564 | -61 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 4,625 | -61 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 4,686 | -60 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 4,746 | -61 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 4,807 | -61 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 4,868 | -61 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 4,929 | -56 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 4,985 | -72 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 5,057 | -54 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 5,111 | -29 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 5,140 | -25 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 5,165 | -31 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,196 | -41 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 5,237 | -39 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 5,276 | -39 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 5,315 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 5,336 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 5,342 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 5,344 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 5,340 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,076 | -480 | -7.32% |
| 1990 | 6,556 | -403 | -5.79% |
| 1980 | 6,959 | -1,349 | -16.24% |
| 1970 | 8,308 | -2,299 | -21.67% |
| 1960 | 10,607 | -1,756 | -14.2% |
| 1950 | 12,363 | 2,558 | 26.09% |
| 1940 | 9,805 | -885 | -8.28% |
| 1930 | 10,690 | 2,552 | 31.36% |
| 1920 | 8,138 | 3,143 | 62.92% |
| 1910 | 4,995 | 1,733 | 53.13% |
| 1900 | 3,262 | -1,302 | -28.53% |