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Early

County:
Sac County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.389
State:
Iowa

Early is a city located in Sac County, Iowa. Early has a 2026 population of 562. Early is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -4.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 589 in 2020.

The median household income in Early is $91,370 with a poverty rate of 8.84%. The median age in Early is 35.3 years: 31 years for males, and 37.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 148.3 males.

562
Total Population
1,444
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.71%
Growth

Early Population

Early Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026562-4-0.71%
2025566-5-0.88%
2024571-7-1.21%
2023578-4-0.69%
2022582-5-0.85%
2021587-2-0.34%
2020589-1-0.17%
201951200%
2018512-8-1.54%
2017520-3-0.57%
2016523-6-1.13%
2015529-3-0.56%
2014532-4-0.75%
2013536-9-1.65%
2012545-3-0.55%
2011548-9-1.62%
201055600%

Median Age

Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 37.2 years
Male: 31 years

Early Adults

There are 658 adults, (104 of whom are seniors) in Early.

Sex Ratio

Female: 350 (40.3%)
Male: 519 (59.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Early includes 87.92% White, 4.37% Black or African American, 4.37% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White76487.92%
Black or African American384.37%
Other race384.37%
Two or more races293.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race384.37%
White273.11%
Two or more races242.76%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White73784.81%
Black or African American384.37%
Two or more races50.58%

Early Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Early 's average per capita income is $48,295. Household income levels show a median of $91,370. The poverty rate stands at 8.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$110,455-
Families$95,938$96,954
Households$91,370$93,333
Non Families$90,143$87,012

$48,295

Average Income

$91,370

Median Household Income

8.84%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)