County profile · Georgia
Early County, GA market data
How Early County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 10,455
- −3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 4,114
- Median household income
- $54,083
- +76.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $131,300
- Jobs located here
- 2,989
- Highest market score
- 51
- Auto repair shops, #1,128 of 2,378 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Early County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Early County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Early County has an estimated 10,455 people and 4,114 households. Population estimates put the population change in Early County from 2020 to 2025 at −3.1%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Early County is $54,083, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 76.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Early County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Of the business types scored in Early County, auto repair shops (51), medical and dental practices (49) and auto repair and car care businesses (39) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #1,128 of 2,378 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for insurance agencies (56% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for restaurants and cafes (14% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Early County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Early County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,128 of 2,378 | 6 | 14.6 | $628K | 141 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,204 of 2,394 | 8 | 19.4 | $476K | 312 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 39 | #1,715 of 2,401 | 17 | 41.3 | $222K | 82 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 31 | #1,977 of 2,405 | 39 | 94.8 | $322K | 87 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 29 | #1,992 of 2,358 | 9 | 21.9 | $1.4M | 59 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,136 of 2,405 | 30 | 72.9 | $419K | 63 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 27 | #1,897 of 2,272 | 10 | 24.3 | $1.1M | 86 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 27 | #1,916 of 2,222 | 5 | 12.2 | $2.5M | 82 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #2,029 of 2,210 | 7 | 17.0 | $920K | 105 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 14 | #2,056 of 2,090 | 7 | 17.0 | $1.8M | 35 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 13 | #2,046 of 2,087 | 7 | 17.0 | $920K | 72 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 12 | #2,329 of 2,402 | 11 | 26.7 | $2M | 59 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 9 | #2,316 of 2,339 | 10 | 24.3 | $303K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 9 | #2,374 of 2,385 | 18 | 43.8 | $168K | 79 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 8 | #2,069 of 2,088 | 5 | 12.2 | $415K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 7 | #1,766 of 1,769 | 5 | 12.2 | $606K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 7 | #2,042 of 2,070 | 5 | 12.2 | $4.4M | 47 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.3 | $7.3M | 93 | 6 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.3 | $692K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.3 | $979K | 111 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.3 | Index only | 413 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $339K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $12.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $1.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $5.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $5.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Early County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $3.8M | $916 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $12.6M | $3,059 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $12.6M | $3,054 | 75 |
| Groceries | $21.9M | $5,333 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $3M | $737 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.3M | $321 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.1M | $505 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $3.8M | $926 | 72 |
| Pets | $2.9M | $714 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.4M | $1,566 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.7M | $2,612 | 133 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $9.7M | $2,368 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.1M | $1,230 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $53.7M | $13,044 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Early County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 10,455−3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 4,114
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 513 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $54,083+76.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,964
- Median home value
- $131,300
- Jobs located here
- 2,989
- Daytime population
- 9,205Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Early County?
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Questions
How fast is Early County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Early County at 10,455 people in 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,114 households. Median household income rose 76.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Early County, GA spend?
Households in Early County spend about $53.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $21.9M on groceries and $12.6M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Early County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Early County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Early County are for auto repair shops (51), medical and dental practices (49) and auto repair and car care businesses (39). Early County ranks #1,128 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
How does Early County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Early County is $54,083 a year, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $131,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Early County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for insurance agencies (56% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for restaurants and cafes (14% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 17 of the 56 business types have a score in Early County, each ranked against other counties.
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