Clarke County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Athens, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 129,995 residents in 2024, up from 128,662 in 2020. It covers about 119 square miles of land and was created in 1801.
- County seatAthens
- Population (2024 estimate)129,995
- Land area119 square miles
- Created1801
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Clarke County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Clarke County
Clarke County has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athens (county seat) | 128,691 | |
| Bogart | 1,343 | Partly in Oconee County |
| Winterville | 1,196 |
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 29, US 78, US 129, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 8, SR 10, SR 15, SR 24, SR 72, SR 422
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: North Oconee River, Middle Oconee River, Big Creek, McNutt Creek and Shoals 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 Clarke County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Clarke County borders Barrow County, Jackson County, Madison County, Oconee County and Oglethorpe County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Clarke County, Georgia?
Athens is the county seat of Clarke County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Clarke County, Georgia?
Clarke County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Athens, Bogart and Winterville.
What counties border Clarke County?
Clarke County borders Barrow County, Jackson County, Madison County, Oconee County and Oglethorpe County.
Is there a printable map of Clarke County?
Yes. The Clarke County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Clarke County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 129,995 people lived in Clarke County on July 1, 2024, up from 128,662 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)