Early County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Early County is located in Georgia with a total population of 10,683. It is the 123rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Early County is 40.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Early County is $53,750. This is 28% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $130,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Early County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Early County is Black or African American, making up 51.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (51.6% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.0%.