Effingham County is in the Coast & Islands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Springfield, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 73,148 residents in 2024, up from 64,792 in 2020. It covers about 479 square miles of land and was created in 1777.
- County seatSpringfield
- Population (2024 estimate)73,148
- Land area479 square miles
- Created1777
- Travel regionCoast & Islands
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Cities and Towns in Effingham County
Effingham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rincon | 11,701 | |
| Springfield (county seat) | 3,223 | |
| Guyton | 3,059 |
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-16, I-95
- U.S. highways: US 80
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 17, SR 21, SR 26, SR 30, SR 119, SR 275
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Savannah River, Little Ogeechee River, Ebenezer Creek, Polly Creek and Raccoon 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 Effingham County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Effingham County borders Bryan County, Bulloch County, Chatham County, Screven County, Hampton County, SC and Jasper County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Effingham County, Georgia?
Springfield is the county seat of Effingham County.
What cities are in Effingham County, Georgia?
Effingham County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Rincon, Springfield and Guyton.
What counties border Effingham County?
Effingham County borders Bryan County, Bulloch County, Chatham County, Screven County, Hampton County, SC and Jasper County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Effingham County?
Yes. The Effingham 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 Effingham County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 73,148 people lived in Effingham County on July 1, 2024, up from 64,792 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)