Banks County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Homer, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 20,318 residents in 2024, up from 18,092 in 2020. It covers about 233 square miles of land and was created in 1859.
- County seatHomer
- Population (2024 estimate)20,318
- Land area233 square miles
- Created1859
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
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Cities and Towns in Banks County
Banks County has 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 4,217 | Partly in Habersham County |
| Lula | 3,043 | Partly in Hall County |
| Maysville | 2,240 | Partly in Jackson County |
| Homer (county seat) | 1,810 | |
| Alto | 1,011 | Partly in Habersham County |
| Gillsville | 406 | Partly in Hall County |
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.
- Interstates: I-85
- U.S. highways: US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 15, SR 51, SR 59, SR 63, SR 98, SR 105, SR 164, SR 184, SR 198, SR 323, SR 326
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Wilson Shoals WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Hudson River, Middle Fork Broad River, Grove Creek and Hickory Level 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 Banks County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Banks County borders Franklin County, Habersham County, Hall County, Jackson County, Madison County and Stephens County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Banks County, Georgia?
Homer is the county seat of Banks County.
What cities are in Banks County, Georgia?
Banks County has 6 incorporated cities and towns: Baldwin, Lula, Maysville, Homer, Alto and Gillsville.
What counties border Banks County?
Banks County borders Franklin County, Habersham County, Hall County, Jackson County, Madison County and Stephens County.
Is there a printable map of Banks County?
Yes. The Banks 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 Banks County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 20,318 people lived in Banks County on July 1, 2024, up from 18,092 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)