Habersham County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Clarkesville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 49,665 residents in 2024, up from 46,029 in 2020. It covers about 277 square miles of land and was created in 1818.
- County seatClarkesville
- Population (2024 estimate)49,665
- Land area277 square miles
- Created1818
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
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Cities and Towns in Habersham County
Habersham County has 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cornelia | 5,371 | |
| Baldwin | 4,217 | Partly in Banks County |
| Demorest | 2,189 | |
| Clarkesville (county seat) | 2,159 | |
| Mount Airy | 1,493 | |
| Alto | 1,011 | Partly in Banks County |
| Tallulah Falls | 210 | Partly in Rabun County |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Raoul.
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.
- U.S. highways: US 23, US 123, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 15, SR 17, SR 105, SR 115, SR 197, SR 255, SR 356, SR 365, SR 384, SR 385
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Yonah, Soquee River, Deep Creek, Hazel Creek, Little Mud Creek, Little Panther Creek and Raper 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 Habersham County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Habersham County borders Banks County, Hall County, Rabun County, Stephens County, Towns County, White County and Oconee County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Habersham County, Georgia?
Clarkesville is the county seat of Habersham County.
What cities are in Habersham County, Georgia?
Habersham County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Clarkesville, Mount Airy, Alto and Tallulah Falls.
What counties border Habersham County?
Habersham County borders Banks County, Hall County, Rabun County, Stephens County, Towns County, White County and Oconee County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Habersham County?
Yes. The Habersham 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 Habersham County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 49,665 people lived in Habersham County on July 1, 2024, up from 46,029 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)