Hall County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Gainesville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 221,745 residents in 2024, up from 202,823 in 2020. It covers about 393 square miles of land and was created in 1818.
- County seatGainesville
- Population (2024 estimate)221,745
- Land area393 square miles
- Created1818
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Hall County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Hall County
Hall County has 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville (county seat) | 47,712 | |
| Buford | 18,642 | Partly in Gwinnett County |
| Braselton | 17,390 | Partly in Barrow County, Gwinnett County and Jackson County |
| Flowery Branch | 12,292 | |
| Oakwood | 6,759 | |
| Lula | 3,043 | Partly in Banks County |
| Clermont | 1,141 | |
| Gillsville | 406 | Partly in Banks County |
| Rest Haven | 43 | Partly in Gwinnett 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-985
- U.S. highways: US 23, US 129
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 13, SR 51, SR 52, SR 53, SR 60, SR 82, SR 136, SR 211, SR 254, SR 283, SR 284, SR 323, SR 332, SR 347, SR 365, SR 369
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Don Carter State Park (state park)
- Lula Bridge WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Lanier, Flat Creek, Wahoo Creek, Chattahoochee River, Ada Creek, North Oconee River, West Fork Little River, Walnut Creek, Mulberry Creek, Allen Creek and Mud 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 Hall County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Hall County borders Banks County, Barrow County, Dawson County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Habersham County, Jackson County, Lumpkin County and White County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Hall County, Georgia?
Gainesville is the county seat of Hall County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Hall County, Georgia?
Hall County has 9 incorporated cities and towns: Gainesville, Buford, Braselton, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Lula, Clermont, Gillsville and Rest Haven.
What counties border Hall County?
Hall County borders Banks County, Barrow County, Dawson County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Habersham County, Jackson County, Lumpkin County and White County.
Is there a printable map of Hall County?
Yes. The Hall 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 Hall County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 221,745 people lived in Hall County on July 1, 2024, up from 202,823 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)