Decatur County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Bainbridge, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 29,391 residents in 2024, up from 29,367 in 2020. It covers about 597 square miles of land and was created in 1823.
- County seatBainbridge
- Population (2024 estimate)29,391
- Land area597 square miles
- Created1823
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Decatur 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 Decatur County
Decatur 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge (county seat) | 14,586 | |
| Attapulgus | 446 | |
| Climax | 269 | |
| Brinson | 216 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Faceville.
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, US 84
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 38, SR 97, SR 241, SR 253, SR 262, SR 285, SR 302, SR 309, SR 310, SR 311
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Silver Lake WMA (wildlife management area)
- Lake Seminole WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Seminole, Silver Lake, Flint River, Spring Creek, Attapulgus Creek, Fourmile Creek and Willacoochee 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 Decatur County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Decatur County borders Baker County, Grady County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Seminole County and Gadsden County, FL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Decatur County, Georgia?
Bainbridge is the county seat of Decatur County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Decatur County, Georgia?
Decatur County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Bainbridge, Attapulgus, Climax and Brinson.
What counties border Decatur County?
Decatur County borders Baker County, Grady County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Seminole County and Gadsden County, FL.
Is there a printable map of Decatur County?
Yes. The Decatur 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 Decatur County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 29,391 people lived in Decatur County on July 1, 2024, up from 29,367 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)