Brooks County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Quitman, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 16,344 residents in 2024, up from 16,300 in 2020. It covers about 493 square miles of land and was created in 1858.
- County seatQuitman
- Population (2024 estimate)16,344
- Land area493 square miles
- Created1858
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
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Cities and Towns in Brooks County
Brooks County has 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quitman (county seat) | 4,061 | |
| Pavo | 603 | Partly in Thomas County |
| Morven | 506 | |
| Barwick | 361 | Partly in Thomas County |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Dixie.
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 84, US 221
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 38, SR 76, SR 122, SR 133, SR 333
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Brice Pond, Bowen Millpond, Pope Millpond, Stella Lake, Okapilco Creek, Piscola Creek, Mule Creek, Slaughter Creek, Little Creek and Downing Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Brooks County borders Colquitt County, Cook County, Lowndes County, Thomas County, Hamilton County, FL, Jefferson County, FL and Madison County, FL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Brooks County, Georgia?
Quitman is the county seat of Brooks County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Brooks County, Georgia?
Brooks County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Quitman, Pavo, Morven and Barwick.
What counties border Brooks County?
Brooks County borders Colquitt County, Cook County, Lowndes County, Thomas County, Hamilton County, FL, Jefferson County, FL and Madison County, FL.
Is there a printable map of Brooks County?
Yes. The Brooks 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 Brooks County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 16,344 people lived in Brooks County on July 1, 2024, up from 16,300 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)