Early County, Georgia
Early County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Early County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,008 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,037 inhabitants. Its county seat is Blakely. The county was created 208 years ago in 1817.
County Snapshot
Early County at a glance
Early County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Georgia counties
159
Open related pagesLargest city
CentervillePopulation 8,001
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Early County
| Population | 10,037 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 1337 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.3228,-84.9036 |
| Named for | Peter Early |
| Altitude | 243 feet / 74 meters |
| Capital | Blakely |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:15:09 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Early County is located at 31°19'22"N 84°54'13"W (31.3228300, -84.9036400). It has 7 neighbors: Henry County, Houston County, Baker County, Calhoun County, Clay County, Miller County and Seminole County.
Early County map
The largest city of Early County is Centerville with a population of 8,001. Other cities include, Blakely population 4,491, Damascus population 223 and Jakin population 145. See all Early County cities & populated places.
Early County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Early County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 8,001 | City in Houston County, Georgia, United States |
| Blakely | 4,491 | County seat in Early County, Georgia, USA |
| Damascus | 223 | City in Early County, Georgia, United States |
| Jakin | 145 | City in Early County, Georgia, United States |
Official website of Early County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Early County decreased by 9.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,008 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,790 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,640 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,540 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,450 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,462 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,306 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,317 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,286 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,190 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,037 | -1.52% | estimation process |
People born in Early County (3)
People born in Early County, including journalist Jay Barbree, football coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator John H. McIntosh, Maudelle Bass Weston, .
More notable people
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