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Early

Iowa · 567 residents (2025 est.) · 0.389 sq mi
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Early is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,370. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
869
+44%since 2000
from 605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,234 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:567 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5256197138069001990201020202024Early
2024869
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,370
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,682
+177%since 2000
from $14,317 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+47.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−24%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−23%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(571)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(737)
Black4.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score33.5%(291)
Diversity Score
34
+190%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Early, Iowa?

Early, Iowa has about 869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Early, Iowa?

The typical household in Early, Iowa earns about $91,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Early, Iowa expensive?

In Early, Iowa, the median home is worth about $90,300, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Early, Iowa?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Early, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Early, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in Early, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Early, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Early, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 228 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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