Appling County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Baxley, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 18,669 residents in 2024, up from 18,443 in 2020. It covers about 508 square miles of land and was created in 1818.
- County seatBaxley
- Population (2024 estimate)18,669
- Land area508 square miles
- Created1818
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Appling County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Appling County
Appling County has 3 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Baxley (county seat) | 4,943 | |
| Graham | 269 | |
| Surrency | 198 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 1, US 23, US 341
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 4, SR 15, SR 19, SR 27, SR 121, SR 144, SR 169, SR 203
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Moody Forest WMA (wildlife management area)
- Bullard Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Altamaha River, Big Satilla Creek, Tenmile Creek, Sweetwater Creek, Colemans Creek, Bishop Creek and Little Tenmile Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Appling County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Appling County borders Bacon County, Jeff Davis County, Pierce County, Tattnall County, Toombs County and Wayne County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Appling County, Georgia?
Baxley is the county seat of Appling County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Appling County, Georgia?
Appling County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Baxley, Graham and Surrency.
What counties border Appling County?
Appling County borders Bacon County, Jeff Davis County, Pierce County, Tattnall County, Toombs County and Wayne County.
Is there a printable map of Appling County?
Yes. The Appling County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Appling County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 18,669 people lived in Appling County on July 1, 2024, up from 18,443 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)