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Early, TX
City in Brown County, Texas.
Population
3,143
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
844
ZIP codes
0
Early and its ZIP codes
Early at a glance
- Early is about 7.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,346, 14% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,800 (37% below Texas) and median rent is $1,227 a month.
Local data for Early, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Early, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,346
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$179,800
Median rent
$1,227/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (452), German Americans (451), Irish Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Early.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,356
15,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $7,068 per person
How people get to work
Early, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Early, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
387
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 32°F
30.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Early, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Early
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownwoodCity | 2.5 mi | 14.9 |
| ZephyrCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| BlanketTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BangsCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake BrownwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| Thunderbird BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| MayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| MullinTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Santa AnnaTown | 22 mi | 2 |
| ComancheCity | 23 mi | 4.6 |
| Rising StarTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| PriddyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| ColemanCity | 29 mi | 6.1 |
| GoldthwaiteCity | 30 mi | 2 |
| Cross PlainsTown | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Early, TX in?
- Early is in Brown County, Texas.
- What is the population of Early, TX?
- About 3,143 people live in Early, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Early?
- Nearby places include Brownwood (2.5 mi), Zephyr (10 mi), Blanket (11 mi), Bangs (11 mi), Lake Brownwood (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023