Barrow County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Winder, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 96,294 residents in 2024, up from 83,527 in 2020. It covers about 161 square miles of land and was created in 1914.
- County seatWinder
- Population (2024 estimate)96,294
- Land area161 square miles
- Created1914
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
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Cities and Towns in Barrow County
Barrow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Winder (county seat) | 20,628 | |
| Braselton | 17,390 | Partly in Gwinnett County, Hall County and Jackson County |
| Auburn | 10,094 | Partly in Gwinnett County |
| Statham | 3,247 | |
| Bethlehem | 793 | |
| Carl | 229 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Russell.
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 29
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 8, SR 11, SR 53, SR 81, SR 82, SR 124, SR 211, SR 316, SR 324, SR 330
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Fort Yargo State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Apalachee River, Little Mulberry River, Beech Creek, Cedar Creek and Rock 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 Barrow County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Barrow County borders Clarke County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, Oconee County and Walton County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Barrow County, Georgia?
Winder is the county seat of Barrow County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Barrow County, Georgia?
Barrow County has 6 incorporated cities and towns: Winder, Braselton, Auburn, Statham, Bethlehem and Carl.
What counties border Barrow County?
Barrow County borders Clarke County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, Oconee County and Walton County.
Is there a printable map of Barrow County?
Yes. The Barrow 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 Barrow County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 96,294 people lived in Barrow County on July 1, 2024, up from 83,527 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)