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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Early County

Georgia · 12,354 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 $25,629. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,600. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,354
+4%since 1990
from 11,854 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+9%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,629
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,421 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,936
+80%since 1990
from $8,280 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.7%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
72.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
27.6% rent
1.8
−26%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.4%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+4%since 1990
from 16.2 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 County, Georgia?

Early County, Georgia has about 12,354 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Early County, Georgia earns about $25,629 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 $46,600, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Early County, Georgia?

About 12.6% 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 25.7% of people in Early County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Early County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Early County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 500 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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