Turkish Population in North Carolina by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights

According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, North Carolina is home to 5,035 Turkish residents. Wake County contains the largest Turkish community with 1,447 individuals, followed by Mecklenburg County (784), Iredell County (342), and several other counties contributing to this statewide total. The remaining difference may reflect Turkish populations in lower-population counties not listed above or minor reporting adjustments in the census data. This demographic breakdown ranks all counties in North Carolina by their Turkish population, offering insights into community patterns across the state.

Top 5 counties with the largest Turkish population in North Carolina

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  • 1
    Wake County
    Turkish population in Wake County is 1,447
    0.13% of Wake County population is Turkish
  • 2
    Mecklenburg County
    Turkish population in Mecklenburg County is 784
    0.07% of Mecklenburg County population is Turkish
  • 3
    Iredell County
    Turkish population in Iredell County is 342
    0.18% of Iredell County population is Turkish
  • 4
    Durham County
    Turkish population in Durham County is 227
    0.07% of Durham County population is Turkish
  • 5
    Orange County
    Turkish population in Orange County is 222
    0.15% of Orange County population is Turkish

Overview of Turkish population in North Carolina

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate North Carolina contains 5,035 Turkish residents (0.048% of 10.6 million total state population), positioning the state at the 72nd percentile nationally among U.S. states for Turkish population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show North Carolina's Turkish demographic representation of 0.048% remains below the national average of 0.073%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show North Carolina hosts 5,035 Turkish residents, representing 2.1% of the nation's total Turkish population of 241,156, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data show North Carolina maintains 0.1 Turkish Americans per square mile compared to the national average of 0.068, indicating higher demographic concentration relative to national averages.
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98 Counties in North Carolina Ranked by Turkish Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Turkish population in North Carolina distributed across multiple counties, led by Wake County, Mecklenburg County, Iredell County, and Durham County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of Turkish ancestry. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
counties in North Carolina ranked by Turkish population count
Rank by Turkish Population
County
Turkish Population
% of Total County Population
% of Total North Carolina Turkish Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Wake County 1,447 0.13% 28.74%
2 Mecklenburg County 784 0.07% 15.57%
3 Iredell County 342 0.18% 6.79%
4 Durham County 227 0.07% 4.51%
5 Orange County 222 0.15% 4.41%
6 Cumberland County 206 0.06% 4.09%
7 Union County 194 0.08% 3.85%
8 172 0.03% 3.42%
9 171 0.24% 3.40%
10 138 0.06% 2.74%
11 116 0.05% 2.30%
12 98 0.03% 1.95%
13 85 0.06% 1.69%
14 80 0.10% 1.59%
15 79 0.03% 1.57%
16 71 0.11% 1.41%
17 67 0.15% 1.33%
18 65 0.15% 1.29%
19 38 0.04% 0.75%
20 36 0.02% 0.72%
21 31 0.05% 0.62%
22 30 0.02% 0.60%
23 29 0.04% 0.58%
24 28 0.05% 0.56%
25 24 0.03% 0.48%
26 23 0.04% 0.46%
27 19 0.02% 0.38%
28 18 0.02% 0.36%
29 16 0.01% 0.32%
30 15 0.01% 0.30%
30 15 0.04% 0.30%
31 13 0.03% 0.26%
32 12 0.01% 0.24%
32 12 0.07% 0.24%
32 12 0.02% 0.24%
33 10 0.02% 0.20%
34 9 0.02% 0.18%
34 9 0.01% 0.18%
34 9 0.02% 0.18%
35 8 0.04% 0.16%
36 5 0.01% 0.10%
37 3 0.01% 0.06%
37 3 0.00% 0.06%
38 2 0.01% 0.04%
39 1 0.01% 0.02%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in North Carolina by their Turkish population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Turkish population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Turkish ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Turkish alone, while others identify as Turkish along with another race (such as Turkish and German).
  • We’ve used the “Turkish alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Turkish population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Turkish alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Turkish .
  2. % of Total North Carolina Turkish Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Turkish population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Turkish populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • County that don’t have any reported Turkish population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Turkish populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.