Emanuel County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Swainsboro, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 23,224 residents in 2024, up from 22,772 in 2020. It covers about 681 square miles of land and was created in 1812.
- County seatSwainsboro
- Population (2024 estimate)23,224
- Land area681 square miles
- Created1812
- Travel regionClassic South
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Cities and Towns in Emanuel County
Emanuel County has 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro (county seat) | 7,556 | |
| Twin City | 1,767 | |
| Adrian | 557 | Partly in Johnson County |
| Oak Park | 512 | |
| Stillmore | 447 | |
| Garfield | 250 | |
| Nunez | 134 | |
| Summertown | 119 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Canoochee and Norristown.
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
- U.S. highways: US 1, US 80, US 221
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 4, SR 15, SR 23, SR 26, SR 46, SR 56, SR 57, SR 78, SR 86, SR 121, SR 171, SR 192, SR 297
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- George L. Smith State Park (state park)
- Ohoopee Dunes North WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Keas Old Millpond, Ohoopee River, Little Ohoopee River, Yam Grandy Creek, Flat Creek, Fifteenmile Creek and Rocky 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 Emanuel County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Emanuel County borders Bulloch County, Burke County, Candler County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Laurens County, Montgomery County, Tattnall County, Toombs County and Treutlen County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Emanuel County, Georgia?
Swainsboro is the county seat of Emanuel County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Emanuel County, Georgia?
Emanuel County has 8 incorporated cities and towns: Swainsboro, Twin City, Adrian, Oak Park, Stillmore, Garfield, Nunez and Summertown.
What counties border Emanuel County?
Emanuel County borders Bulloch County, Burke County, Candler County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Laurens County, Montgomery County, Tattnall County, Toombs County and Treutlen County.
Is there a printable map of Emanuel County?
Yes. The Emanuel 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 Emanuel County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 23,224 people lived in Emanuel County on July 1, 2024, up from 22,772 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)