Baldwin County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Milledgeville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 43,644 residents in 2024, down from 43,791 in 2020. It covers about 259 square miles of land and was created in 1803.
- County seatMilledgeville
- Population (2024 estimate)43,644
- Land area259 square miles
- Created1803
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Baldwin County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Baldwin County
Baldwin County has 1 incorporated city or town. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Milledgeville (county seat) | 16,664 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Hardwick.
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 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 22, SR 24, SR 29, SR 49, SR 112, SR 212, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Bartram Forest WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Sinclair, Oconee River, Town Creek, Fishing Creek, Gumm Creek, Buck Creek, Tobler Creek and Taylors 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 Baldwin County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Baldwin County borders Hancock County, Jones County, Putnam County, Washington County and Wilkinson County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Baldwin County, Georgia?
Milledgeville is the county seat of Baldwin County.
What cities are in Baldwin County, Georgia?
Baldwin County has 1 incorporated city or town: Milledgeville.
What counties border Baldwin County?
Baldwin County borders Hancock County, Jones County, Putnam County, Washington County and Wilkinson County.
Is there a printable map of Baldwin County?
Yes. The Baldwin County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Baldwin County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 43,644 people lived in Baldwin County on July 1, 2024, down from 43,791 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)