Clay County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Fort Gaines, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 2,815 residents in 2024, down from 2,846 in 2020. It covers about 195 square miles of land and was created in 1854.
- County seatFort Gaines
- Population (2024 estimate)2,815
- Land area195 square miles
- Created1854
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
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Cities and Towns in Clay County
Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Gaines (county seat) | 978 | |
| Bluffton | 117 |
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 27
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 37, SR 39, SR 266
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- George T. Bagby State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Walter F. George, North Prong Kolomoki Creek, Cemochechobee Creek, Flat Creek, Waukeefriskee Creek, Sandy Creek and Spring 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 Clay County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Clay County borders Calhoun County, Early County, Quitman County, Randolph County, Barbour County, AL and Henry County, AL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Clay County, Georgia?
Fort Gaines is the county seat of Clay County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Clay County, Georgia?
Clay County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Fort Gaines and Bluffton.
What counties border Clay County?
Clay County borders Calhoun County, Early County, Quitman County, Randolph County, Barbour County, AL and Henry County, AL.
Is there a printable map of Clay County?
Yes. The Clay 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 Clay County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 2,815 people lived in Clay County on July 1, 2024, down from 2,846 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)