Early County's 2026 population is estimated at 10,444, reflecting a -0.11% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Early County is the 124th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 10,983 and has grown -4.91% since 2010.
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 8,017 adults, (2,110 of whom are seniors) in Early County.
Female: 5,554 (52.4%)
Male: 5,049 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Early County includes 53.31% Black or African American, 41.09% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,652 | 53.31% |
| White | 4,357 | 41.09% |
| Two or more races | 497 | 4.69% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 43 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
Early County 's average per capita income is $39,861. Household income levels show a median of $54,083. The poverty rate stands at 23.62%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,165 | - |
| Families | $61,065 | $80,576 |
| Households | $54,083 | $70,964 |
| Non Families | $29,398 | $47,637 |
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