Clayton County is in the Metro Atlanta travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Jonesboro, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 297,703 residents in 2024, down from 299,394 in 2020. It covers about 142 square miles of land and was created in 1858.
- County seatJonesboro
- Population (2024 estimate)297,703
- Land area142 square miles
- Created1858
- Travel regionMetro Atlanta
Print it: download the printable Clayton County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Clayton County
Clayton County has 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 19,301 | |
| Riverdale | 14,586 | |
| College Park | 13,953 | Partly in Fulton County |
| Lovejoy | 12,612 | |
| Morrow | 6,262 | |
| Jonesboro (county seat) | 6,084 | |
| Lake City | 2,889 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Bonanza, Conley and Irondale.
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-75, I-85, I-285, I-675
- U.S. highways: US 19, US 23, US 41
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 14, SR 42, SR 54, SR 85, SR 138, SR 139, SR 314, SR 331
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Spivey, Club Lake, Flint River, Camp Creek and Panther 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 Clayton County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Clayton County borders DeKalb County, Fayette County, Fulton County, Henry County and Spalding County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Clayton County, Georgia?
Jonesboro is the county seat of Clayton County.
What cities are in Clayton County, Georgia?
Clayton County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Lovejoy, Morrow, Jonesboro and Lake City.
What counties border Clayton County?
Clayton County borders DeKalb County, Fayette County, Fulton County, Henry County and Spalding County.
Is there a printable map of Clayton County?
Yes. The Clayton 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 Clayton County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 297,703 people lived in Clayton County on July 1, 2024, down from 299,394 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)