Hart County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Hartwell, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 28,052 residents in 2024, up from 25,831 in 2020. It covers about 232 square miles of land and was created in 1853.
- County seatHartwell
- Population (2024 estimate)28,052
- Land area232 square miles
- Created1853
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Hart 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 Hart County
Hart County has 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartwell (county seat) | 4,701 | |
| Royston | 2,665 | Partly in Franklin County and Madison County |
| Lavonia | 2,165 | Partly in Franklin County |
| Canon | 705 | Partly in Franklin County |
| Bowersville | 427 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Eagle Grove and Reed Creek.
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-85
- U.S. highways: US 29
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 8, SR 17, SR 51, SR 59, SR 77, SR 172, SR 181
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Hart County WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Hartwell, Savannah River, Coldwater Creek, Little Cedar Creek, Little Coldwater Creek, Boyds Creek and Pooles 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 Hart County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Hart County borders Elbert County, Franklin County, Madison County, Anderson County, SC and Oconee County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Hart County, Georgia?
Hartwell is the county seat of Hart County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Hart County, Georgia?
Hart County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Hartwell, Royston, Lavonia, Canon and Bowersville.
What counties border Hart County?
Hart County borders Elbert County, Franklin County, Madison County, Anderson County, SC and Oconee County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Hart County?
Yes. The Hart 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 Hart County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 28,052 people lived in Hart County on July 1, 2024, up from 25,831 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)