Early, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Early, Texas
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"A Wonderful Place to Spend the Rest of Your Life"
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Location of Early, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.65 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,087 |
| • Density | 827.6/sq mi (319.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76802
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-21904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410383 |
Early is a city in Brown County, located in west-central Texas, United States. It's like a smaller town right next to the bigger city of Brownwood. In 2020, about 3,087 people lived there.
The city gets its name from Walter U. Early. He was a kind person who gave land to help build the local schools. Today, Early is home to the Early Independent School District and the Heartland Mall, a popular shopping spot.
About Early, Texas
Early is found near the middle of Brown County. It's located at 31°44′41″N 98°56′28″W / 31.74472°N 98.94111°W. The Pecan Bayou flows past the western edge of the city. This bayou is a smaller stream that eventually joins the Colorado River. On the other side of the bayou is the city of Brownwood.
The United States Census Bureau says that Early covers an area of about 9.65 square kilometers (3.73 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Early's Climate
The weather in Early is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means the area gets plenty of rain throughout the year, and temperatures are generally warm.
People of Early
The number of people living in Early has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 819 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,097 | 33.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,313 | 110.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,380 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,588 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,762 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,087 | 11.8% | |
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Who Lives in Early?
The 2020 United States census counted 3,087 people living in Early. There were 1,107 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 765 were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living in a city. Here's a breakdown of the population in Early based on the 2020 census:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,298 | 74.44% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 38 | 1.23% |
| Native American (NH) | 25 | 0.81% |
| Asian (NH) | 63 | 2.04% |
| Other (NH) | 8 | 0.26% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 133 | 4.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 522 | 16.91% |
| Total | 3,087 |
