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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Early County

Georgia · 11,854 residents · 512.6 sq mi
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Early County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,421. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,500. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,854
−4%vs 2000
vs 12,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,421
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,629 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,280
−45%vs 2000
vs $14,936 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.4%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$232
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $292 in 2000
US average: $450
69.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
30.8% rent
2.5
+36%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(6,159)
Black47.8%(5,901)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(152)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(7,935)
1990
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(6,574)
Black44.1%(5,227)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(96)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0.4%(44)
Diversity Score63.2%(7,497)
63
−2%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.1%
−14.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Early County, Georgia?

Early County, Georgia has about 11,854 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Early County, Georgia?

The typical household in Early County, Georgia earns about $16,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Early County, Georgia expensive?

In Early County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $40,500, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Early County, Georgia?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Early County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Early County, Georgia?

About 31.4% of people in Early County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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