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Early

Iowa · 587 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Early has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
587
−3%since 2000
from 605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5256197138069001990201020202024Early
2024869
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,509
+106%since 2000
from $14,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−14%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(519)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score17.6%(103)
Diversity Score
18
+52%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Early, Iowa?

Early, Iowa has about 587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Early, Iowa?

The typical household in Early, Iowa earns about $58,438 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 $65,100, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Early, Iowa?

About 13.6% 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 17.3% of people in Early, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Early, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Early, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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