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Early

Texas · 3,087 residents · 3.726 sq mi
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Early has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,089. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,087
+19%since 2000
from 2,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
829 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Early
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,089
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,079
+34%since 2000
from $18,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+41%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,293)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(236)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(630)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(2,298)
Black1.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(522)
Asian2%(63)
Other4.5%(140)
Diversity Score50.6%(1,561)
Diversity Score
51
+108%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Early, Texas?

Early, Texas has about 3,087 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Early, Texas?

The typical household in Early, Texas earns about $54,089 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 $118,800, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Early, Texas?

About 30.4% 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 15.1% 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 610 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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