Early County Population

1820–2026

10,444

2026 projection

3.2% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Early County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,444-110.11%
202510,455-110.11%
202410,466-1171.11%
202310,583+270.26%
202210,556-780.73%
202110,634-1591.47%
202010,793+6176.06%
201910,176-790.77%
201810,255-580.56%
201710,313+30.03%

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Early County Demographics

41.1median age

Median age

Female43.9 yrs
Male39.7 yrs

Adults

8,017
2,110 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults5,907 other adults

Sex

Female 52.4% · 5,554Male 47.6% · 5,049

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 106 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Early County Income

$54,083median household income

Median household income

$54,083

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,861

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.6%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Early County Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%45%37%
Never married34%39%30%
Divorced12%8%15%
Widowed11%5%16%
Separated3%3%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201