Douglas County is in the Metro Atlanta travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Douglasville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 151,887 residents in 2024, up from 144,336 in 2020. It covers about 200 square miles of land and was created in 1870.
- County seatDouglasville
- Population (2024 estimate)151,887
- Land area200 square miles
- Created1870
- Travel regionMetro Atlanta
Print it: download the printable Douglas 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 Douglas County
Douglas County has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Douglasville (county seat) | 40,540 | |
| Villa Rica | 20,095 | Partly in Carroll County |
| Austell | 8,244 | Partly in Cobb County |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Fairplay and Lithia Springs.
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-20
- U.S. highways: US 78
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 5, SR 6, SR 8, SR 61, SR 70, SR 92, SR 154, SR 166
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Sweetwater Creek State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Dog River, Sweetwater Creek, Gothards Creek, Mobley Creek, Bear Creek and Hurricane 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 Douglas County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Douglas County borders Carroll County, Cobb County, Fulton County and Paulding County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Douglas County, Georgia?
Douglasville is the county seat of Douglas County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Douglas County, Georgia?
Douglas County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Douglasville, Villa Rica and Austell.
What counties border Douglas County?
Douglas County borders Carroll County, Cobb County, Fulton County and Paulding County.
Is there a printable map of Douglas County?
Yes. The Douglas 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 Douglas County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 151,887 people lived in Douglas County on July 1, 2024, up from 144,336 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)