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Early, Texas
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Motto(s):
"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 located in Brown County in west-central Texas, United States. It is a suburb of Brownwood, and the population was 3,087 at the 2020 census. It is named for Walter U. Early, who donated land for the local schools. It is home to the Early Independent School District and the Heartland Mall.
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Geography
Early is located near the center of Brown County at 31°44′41″N 98°56′28″W / 31.74472°N 98.94111°W (31.744601, –98.941171). The Pecan Bayou, a tributary of the Colorado River, runs past the western end of the city, with the city of Brownwood on the opposite side of the river. According to the United States Census Bureau, Early has a total area of 3.73 square miles (9.65 km2), all land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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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% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH) | 2,298 | 74.44% |
Black or African American (NH) | 38 | 1.23% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 25 | 0.81% |
Asian (NH) | 63 | 2.04% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 8 | 0.26% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 133 | 4.31% |
Hispanic or Latino | 522 | 16.91% |
Total | 3,087 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,087 people, 1,107 households, and 765 families residing in the city.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Early has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Early (Texas) para niños