Turkey Creek / Bruce Junction, MS

Neighborhood

Demographics of Turkey Creek / Bruce Junction

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.3%

Households with Children

27.4%

School Enrollment K-12

362

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 16.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 20.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 21.2%
High School / GED: 41.7%
Some College or Associate's: 25.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.4%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 42.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 38.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 72.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 27.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.8%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.4%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 85.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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