Early, IA is a small rural town located in western Iowa. As of the latest census, the population of Early, IA is 849 people. With a population density of 1,297 people per square mile, it has one of the highest population densities in Iowa.
The small town offers close proximity to great outdoor activities year-round for all ages. The closest lake to Early is Storm Lake which offers camping, fishing, and swimming. Other nearby parks include Plover Park and the Wapsipinicon State Park.
The local businesses in Early offer something for everyone from restaurants such as Red's Diner and Hot Shots Pizza to shops like Main Street Market and Countryside Garden Center. There are also many family-friendly events hosted throughout the year such as the Annual 4th of July Celebration and Oktoberfest.
Local sporting events can be found at nearby schools including Ridge View High School and Schaller Creston Community School District where sports such as basketball, volleyball, track & field are played by region teams. For those looking for something different there are even bowling leagues available in town at West Lanes Bowling Alley.
The population in Early is 849. There are 2,171 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Early is 43.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Early is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Early
- 41.6% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 36.5% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Early
- 87.2% are White
- 8.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander