Dodge County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Eastman, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 19,630 residents in 2024, down from 20,002 in 2020. It covers about 496 square miles of land and was created in 1870.
- County seatEastman
- Population (2024 estimate)19,630
- Land area496 square miles
- Created1870
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Dodge 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 Dodge County
Dodge County has 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastman (county seat) | 5,513 | |
| Chester | 1,479 | |
| Milan | 608 | Partly in Telfair County |
| Rhine | 287 | |
| Chauncey | 286 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Empire.
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 23, US 280, US 319, US 341, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 27, SR 30, SR 31, SR 46, SR 87, SR 117, SR 126, SR 165, SR 230, SR 257
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Ocmulgee River, Gum Swamp Creek, Sugar Creek, Crooked Creek, Cypress Creek, Mosquito Creek and Alligator 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 Dodge County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Dodge County borders Bleckley County, Laurens County, Pulaski County, Telfair County, Wheeler County and Wilcox County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Dodge County, Georgia?
Eastman is the county seat of Dodge County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Dodge County, Georgia?
Dodge County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Eastman, Chester, Milan, Rhine and Chauncey.
What counties border Dodge County?
Dodge County borders Bleckley County, Laurens County, Pulaski County, Telfair County, Wheeler County and Wilcox County.
Is there a printable map of Dodge County?
Yes. The Dodge 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 Dodge County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 19,630 people lived in Dodge County on July 1, 2024, down from 20,002 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)