Hancock County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Sparta, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 8,683 residents in 2024, down from 8,733 in 2020. It covers about 471 square miles of land and was created in 1793.
- County seatSparta
- Population (2024 estimate)8,683
- Land area471 square miles
- Created1793
- Travel regionClassic South
Print it: download the printable Hancock 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 Hancock County
Hancock County has 1 incorporated city or town. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta (county seat) | 1,316 |
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 15, SR 16, SR 22, SR 77
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Oconee WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Sinclair, Ogeechee River, Little Ogeechee River, Beaverdam Creek, Buffalo Creek, Town Creek and Whitten 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 Hancock County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Hancock County borders Baldwin County, Glascock County, Greene County, Putnam County, Taliaferro County, Warren County and Washington County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Hancock County, Georgia?
Sparta is the county seat of Hancock County.
What cities are in Hancock County, Georgia?
Hancock County has 1 incorporated city or town: Sparta.
What counties border Hancock County?
Hancock County borders Baldwin County, Glascock County, Greene County, Putnam County, Taliaferro County, Warren County and Washington County.
Is there a printable map of Hancock County?
Yes. The Hancock 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 Hancock County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 8,683 people lived in Hancock County on July 1, 2024, down from 8,733 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)