Economy & Jobs — Early, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,346 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,696 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% |
| In Labor Force | 1,531 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 28.0% |
| Retail | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 36 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Home Health | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
| Nursing Care | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.