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Early

Texas · 2,588 residents · 3.726 sq mi
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Early has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,150. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $56,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,588
+4%since 1990
from 2,477 in 1990
1990 – 2025
695 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 665 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+11%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,150
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,969 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,755
+85%since 1990
from $10,156 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$495
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $351 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
25.7% rent
1.6
−16%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,395)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(516)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,293)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(236)
Asian0.6%(15)
Diversity Score24.3%(630)
24
+17%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Early, Texas?

Early, Texas has about 2,588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Early, Texas?

The typical household in Early, Texas earns about $36,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Early, Texas expensive?

In Early, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Early, Texas?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Early, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Early, Texas?

About 13.5% of people in Early, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Early, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Early, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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