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Early County

Georgia · 11,008 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 $26,928. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,008
−11%since 2000
from 12,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Early County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,928
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,629 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,330
+9%since 2000
from $14,936 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(5,250)
Black49.4%(5,441)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(171)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0.7%(79)
Diversity Score65.7%(7,229)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Early County, Georgia?

Early County, Georgia has about 11,008 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Early County, Georgia earns about $26,928 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Early County, Georgia?

About 13.5% 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 28.9% of people in Early County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Early County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Early County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 846 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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