Census of 2000, there were 3,231 people, 1,253 households, and 859 families residing in Turley. The racial makeup of the was 66.95% white, 14.39% African American, 11.05% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 6.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.81% of the population.
The median income for a household was $28,779, and the median income for a family was $31,573. Males had a median income of $27,484 versus $22,400 for females. The per capita income was $16,325. About 11.1% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
Just how the community is governed:
The Turley Post Office was established in 1897, first postmaster was William F. Daum. It had several locations in the Turley area but was discontinued in 1957 and established as Tulsa Post Office - “Turley Branch” with a zip code 74156. Other than that, Turley has two zip codes … 74126, and 74130.
The median age for residents in Turley, OK is 36.3
(this is older than average age in the U.S.).
Families (non-single residences) represent 68.6% of the population. The average household income is $34,563 per year.
As of January 2008 … Turley was still an un-incorporated community.
The community is governed largely the County of Tulsa. Law enforcement is under the jurisdiction of Tulsa County Sheriff Department.