Bleckley County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Cochran, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 12,626 residents in 2024, up from 12,585 in 2020. It covers about 216 square miles of land and was created in 1912.
- County seatCochran
- Population (2024 estimate)12,626
- Land area216 square miles
- Created1912
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
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Cities and Towns in Bleckley County
Bleckley County has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cochran (county seat) | 4,836 | |
| Allentown | 190 | Partly in Laurens County, Twiggs County and Wilkinson 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-16
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 26, SR 87, SR 112, SR 126, SR 257, SR 278
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Ocmulgee WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Gum Swamp Creek, South Shellstone Creek, Crooked Creek, Jordan Creek, Rocky Creek and Shellstone Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Bleckley County borders Dodge County, Houston County, Laurens County, Pulaski County, Twiggs County and Wilkinson County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Bleckley County, Georgia?
Cochran is the county seat of Bleckley County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Bleckley County, Georgia?
Bleckley County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Cochran and Allentown.
What counties border Bleckley County?
Bleckley County borders Dodge County, Houston County, Laurens County, Pulaski County, Twiggs County and Wilkinson County.
Is there a printable map of Bleckley County?
Yes. The Bleckley 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 Bleckley County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 12,626 people lived in Bleckley County on July 1, 2024, up from 12,585 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)