Bulloch County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Statesboro, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 85,454 residents in 2024, up from 79,643 in 2020. It covers about 676 square miles of land and was created in 1796.
- County seatStatesboro
- Population (2024 estimate)85,454
- Land area676 square miles
- Created1796
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
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Cities and Towns in Bulloch County
Bulloch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statesboro (county seat) | 35,226 | |
| Brooklet | 2,063 | |
| Portal | 678 | |
| Register | 166 |
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
- U.S. highways: US 25, US 80, US 301
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 24, SR 26, SR 46, SR 67, SR 73, SR 119
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Canoochee Sandhills WMA (wildlife management area)
- Oliver Bridge WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Kennedy Pond, Cypress Lake, Oglesby Pond, Lake Collins, Tillman Pond, Lotts Creek, Mill Creek, Upper Black Creek, Little Lotts Creek, Scott Creek and Lower Black 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 Bulloch County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Bulloch County borders Bryan County, Candler County, Effingham County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Jenkins County and Screven County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Bulloch County, Georgia?
Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Bulloch County, Georgia?
Bulloch County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal and Register.
What counties border Bulloch County?
Bulloch County borders Bryan County, Candler County, Effingham County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Jenkins County and Screven County.
Is there a printable map of Bulloch County?
Yes. The Bulloch 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 Bulloch County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 85,454 people lived in Bulloch County on July 1, 2024, up from 79,643 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)