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 $52,864 with a poverty rate of 23.55%. The median age in Turtle Creek is 46.3 years: 43.1 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Turtle Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,045 | 60.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,250 | 24.77% |
| Two or more races | 573 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 131 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.93% |
| 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 | 2,211 | 2.23 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Non Family | 936 | 1.38 | 21.2 | 78.8 |
| Female | 585 | 2.48 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
| Married | 494 | 3.21 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Male | 196 | 3.12 | 13.3 | 86.7 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
34.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 394 | 10.84% |
| Associates Degree | 467 | 12.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214 | 5.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,266 | 34.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 150 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 953 | 26.22% |
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 | 2,618 | 2,208 | 351 |
| Black | 766 | 686 | 29 |
| Asian | 103 | 103 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 47 | 0 |
| Other Race | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 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 asian people with a rate of 24.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $79,432 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,392 | $0 | $65,392 |
| High School Graduate | $38,077 | $47,253 | $22,109 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,536 | $16,012 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,686 | $45,885 | $35,053 |
| Some College | $41,639 | $57,188 | $36,995 |
$38,686
Average Earnings
$45,885
Average Male
$35,053
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.45% of Turtle Creek residents speak only English, while 4.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,968 | 686 | 23.11% |
| Black | 1,220 | 420 | 34.43% |
| Multiple | 573 | 29 | 5.06% |
| Asian | 131 | 28 | 21.37% |
23.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.55%
Male Poverty Rate
20.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Turtle Creek is Black, with 34.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Turtle Creek is Multiple, with 5.06% 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 10.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.62% |
| Some College | 22.84% |
| High School | 17.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.99% |
| Male Employed | 6.23% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,849 | $62,782 |
| Households | $44,449 | $52,864 |
| Married Families | $95,338 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,375 | $34,987 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.5%
Male Marriage Rate
21.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
322
Number of Veterans
304
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 180 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 8.09% |
| Black | 72 | 6.91% |
| Other Race | 26 | 55.32% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 55.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
13.5%
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
88.07%
Born in Turtle Creek
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
98.39% of Turtle Creek residents were born in the United States, with 88.07% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.12% 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% |