Elbert County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Elberton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 20,152 residents in 2024, up from 19,634 in 2020. It covers about 351 square miles of land and was created in 1790.
- County seatElberton
- Population (2024 estimate)20,152
- Land area351 square miles
- Created1790
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Elbert 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 Elbert County
Elbert County has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elberton (county seat) | 4,760 | |
| Bowman | 865 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Dewy Rose.
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.
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 17, SR 72, SR 77, SR 79, SR 172, SR 368
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Richard B. Russell State Park (state park)
- Elbert County WMA (wildlife management area)
- Lower Broad River WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Savannah River, Beaverdam Creek, Van Creek, Broad River, Coldwater Creek, Falling Creek, Dove Creek, Wahachee Creek and Little Dove 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 Elbert County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Elbert County borders Hart County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Oglethorpe County, Wilkes County, Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC and McCormick County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia?
Elberton is the county seat of Elbert County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Elbert County, Georgia?
Elbert County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Elberton and Bowman.
What counties border Elbert County?
Elbert County borders Hart County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Oglethorpe County, Wilkes County, Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC and McCormick County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Elbert County?
Yes. The Elbert 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 Elbert County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 20,152 people lived in Elbert County on July 1, 2024, up from 19,634 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)