Fulton County is in the Metro Atlanta travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Atlanta, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 1,090,354 residents in 2024, up from 1,066,546 in 2020. It covers about 527 square miles of land and was created in 1853.
- County seatAtlanta
- Population (2024 estimate)1,090,354
- Land area527 square miles
- Created1853
- Travel regionMetro Atlanta
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Cities and Towns in Fulton County
Fulton County has 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta (county seat) | 520,070 | Partly in DeKalb County |
| South Fulton | 112,003 | |
| Sandy Springs | 105,505 | |
| Roswell | 92,227 | |
| Johns Creek | 81,167 | |
| Alpharetta | 67,275 | |
| Milton | 41,490 | |
| East Point | 38,270 | |
| Union City | 28,195 | |
| Fairburn | 17,267 | |
| College Park | 13,953 | Partly in Clayton County |
| Hapeville | 6,712 | |
| Palmetto | 5,213 | Partly in Coweta County |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 3,451 | |
| Mountain Park | 574 | Partly in Cherokee County |
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, I-75, I-85, I-285
- U.S. highways: US 19, US 23, US 29, US 41, US 78, US 278
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 6, SR 8, SR 9, SR 10, SR 13, SR 14, SR 54, SR 70, SR 74, SR 92, SR 120, SR 138, SR 139, SR 140, SR 141, SR 154, SR 166, SR 236, SR 237, SR 279, SR 280, SR 372, SR 400
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Cowart Lake, Chattahoochee River, Little River, South River, Big Creek, Line Creek, Bear Creek and Nancy 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 Fulton County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Fulton County borders Carroll County, Cherokee County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Coweta County, DeKalb County, Douglas County, Fayette County, Forsyth County and Gwinnett County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Fulton County, Georgia?
Atlanta is the county seat of Fulton County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Fulton County, Georgia?
Fulton County has 15 incorporated cities and towns: Atlanta, South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, East Point, Union City, Fairburn, College Park, Hapeville, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills and Mountain Park.
What counties border Fulton County?
Fulton County borders Carroll County, Cherokee County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Coweta County, DeKalb County, Douglas County, Fayette County, Forsyth County and Gwinnett County.
Is there a printable map of Fulton County?
Yes. The Fulton 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 Fulton County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 1,090,354 people lived in Fulton County on July 1, 2024, up from 1,066,546 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)