Dougherty County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Albany, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 82,418 residents in 2024, down from 85,796 in 2020. It covers about 329 square miles of land and was created in 1853.
- County seatAlbany
- Population (2024 estimate)82,418
- Land area329 square miles
- Created1853
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Dougherty 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 Dougherty County
Dougherty County has 1 incorporated city or town. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albany (county seat) | 66,705 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Putney.
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 19, US 82
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 62, SR 91, SR 133, SR 234, SR 300, SR 520
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Chickasawhatchee WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Flint River, Chickasawhatchee Creek, Kiokee Creek, Dry Creek, Piney Woods Creek and Tallahassee 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 Dougherty County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Dougherty County borders Baker County, Calhoun County, Lee County, Mitchell County, Terrell County and Worth County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia?
Albany is the county seat of Dougherty County.
What cities are in Dougherty County, Georgia?
Dougherty County has 1 incorporated city or town: Albany.
What counties border Dougherty County?
Dougherty County borders Baker County, Calhoun County, Lee County, Mitchell County, Terrell County and Worth County.
Is there a printable map of Dougherty County?
Yes. The Dougherty 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 Dougherty County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 82,418 people lived in Dougherty County on July 1, 2024, down from 85,796 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)