Crisp County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Cordele, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 19,468 residents in 2024, down from 20,130 in 2020. It covers about 273 square miles of land and was created in 1905.
- County seatCordele
- Population (2024 estimate)19,468
- Land area273 square miles
- Created1905
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Crisp 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 Crisp County
Crisp 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cordele (county seat) | 9,767 | |
| Arabi | 455 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Wenona.
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
- U.S. highways: US 41, US 280
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 7, SR 30, SR 33, SR 90, SR 257, SR 300
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Georgia Veterans State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Blackshear, Flint River, Gum Creek, Cedar Creek, Deep Creek, Swift Creek and Gully 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 Crisp County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Crisp County borders Dooly County, Lee County, Sumter County, Turner County, Wilcox County and Worth County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Crisp County, Georgia?
Cordele is the county seat of Crisp County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Crisp County, Georgia?
Crisp County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Cordele and Arabi.
What counties border Crisp County?
Crisp County borders Dooly County, Lee County, Sumter County, Turner County, Wilcox County and Worth County.
Is there a printable map of Crisp County?
Yes. The Crisp 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 Crisp County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 19,468 people lived in Crisp County on July 1, 2024, down from 20,130 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)