Early County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,603 | — | #2,446 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,083 | -28.0% | #2,528 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,764 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $131,300 | -53.4% | #2,500 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $791 | -32.0% | #2,164 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% | +87.5% | #2,931 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Early County has a population of 10,603, making it the #2,446 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Early County is $54,083, ranking #2,528 out of 3,222 counties — 28.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.6% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Early County is $131,300 (-53.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $791/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.6%.
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86.3% of residents in Early County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% below the national rate.
About Early County, Georgia
Early County, Georgia has a total population of 10,603, making it the 2,446th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Early County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Early County is $54,083, which ranks #2,528 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Early County is $131,300, 53.4% below the national median. Renters in Early County pay a median gross rent of $791 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Early County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Early County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 53.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.1%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
All data for Early County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.