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Early County, GA
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Early County, Georgia.
Population
10,603
Land area
513sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Early County
Early County at a glance
- Early County is 89% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,083, 30% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 (57% below Georgia) and median rent is $791 a month.
- Its largest cities are Blakely (5,238), Damascus (272) and Jakin (155).
Local data for Early County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Early County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,083
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$131,300
Prices -2.8% in a year
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (293), German Americans (235), Italian Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,653
3,540 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.8M
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
PPP loans
$19.6M
794 loans, 2,410 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Early County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Early County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
243
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 39°F
56.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Early County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Early County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Early County, GA?
- Blakely is the largest city or town in Early County, with about 5,238 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Early County?
- Early County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39813, 39823, 39832, 39841, 39861.
- What is the population of Early County, GA?
- About 10,603 people live in Early County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Early County?
- Early County borders Houston County, AL, Henry County, AL, Seminole County, Miller County, Calhoun County, Clay County, Baker County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023