County · Georgia
Early County, Georgia
Early County, Georgia. Early County had 10,455 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 13099.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,455
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,854 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,603
Median household income
$54,083
±$8,746 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$131,300
±$32,329 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$791
±$81 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Early County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,854 residents in Early County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,455 for July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,603 over 513 square miles of land.
| Measure | Early County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,603 | 10,940,407 | +291 |
| Households | 4,114±181 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.11 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,956±38 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Early County's population since 2000
From 12,354 in 2000 to 10,455 in 2025: down 15.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Early County?
Early County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Blakely with 5,156 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Early County?
The median resident of Early County is 41.1 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 53.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.1%.
| Measure | Early County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.8 | 37.6 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 24.4%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.1%±2.2 pts | 49.1% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 53.2%±1.5 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6%±2.1 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.7%±2.4 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2%±3.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.7%±2.9 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.8 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Early County earn?
Half of Early County's 4,114 households earn less than $54,083 a year (±$8,746), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $37,708 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,375 after inflation. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Early County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,083±$8,746 | $77,353 | +$16,375 |
| Mean household income | $70,964±$6,837 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,367±$2,736 | $40,924 | +$4,952 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.6%±4.9 pts | 13.4% | −6.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.5%±11.7 pts | 18.3% | −16.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.2%±4.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 70.7%±5.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Early County?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Early County's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 by its owner (±$32,329). The median renter pays $791 a month including utilities, and 42.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Early County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $131,300±$32,329 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $791±$81 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.6%±10.9 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,347±$90 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6%±4.7 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,956±38 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2%±4.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.5%±4.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2%±2.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Early County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Early County in 2025 (12 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Early County get to work?
84.3% of Early County's workers drive alone and 3.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Early County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7%±3.4 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±2.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.3%±3.9 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±3.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min±2.2 | 28.3 min | −4.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Early County's census tracts?
Early County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,618 (Tract 905) to $62,788 (Tract 904).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Early County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 123rd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 147th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 140th of 159 |
| Median household income | 98th of 159 |
| Median home value | 108th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 111th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 117th of 159 |
| Median age | 57th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Early County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.