Situated in the northern portion of Texas Hill Country, this land has an estimated population of more than 2550 residents who have made this land their home. Elevated more than 1410 feet above sea level and a population density of 1010 people per square mile, this territory was named after Walter U. Early, who donated land for the schools. Early County is located more than 70 miles away from Abilene and it is the proud neighbor of Brownwood, Lake Brownwood, Blanket, Bangs, May, Mullin, and Rising Star in a radius of less than 25 miles.