Houston County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Perry, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 174,897 residents in 2024, up from 163,640 in 2020. It covers about 376 square miles of land and was created in 1821.
- County seatPerry
- Population (2024 estimate)174,897
- Land area376 square miles
- Created1821
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Houston 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 Houston County
Houston County has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins | 86,199 | Partly in Peach County |
| Perry (county seat) | 24,792 | Partly in Peach County |
| Centerville | 9,021 |
A small part of Byron (mostly in Peach County) also extends into Houston County, according to the Census Bureau.
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Robins AFB.
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-75
- U.S. highways: US 41, US 129, US 341
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 7, SR 11, SR 26, SR 49, SR 96, SR 127, SR 224, SR 247
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Oaky Woods WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Mossy Lake, Big Indian Creek, Big Creek, Sandy Run Creek, Mossy Creek, Flat Creek and Dry 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 Houston County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Houston County borders Bibb County, Bleckley County, Crawford County, Dooly County, Macon County, Peach County, Pulaski County and Twiggs County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Houston County, Georgia?
Perry is the county seat of Houston County.
What cities are in Houston County, Georgia?
Houston County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Warner Robins, Perry and Centerville.
What counties border Houston County?
Houston County borders Bibb County, Bleckley County, Crawford County, Dooly County, Macon County, Peach County, Pulaski County and Twiggs County.
Is there a printable map of Houston County?
Yes. The Houston 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 Houston County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 174,897 people lived in Houston County on July 1, 2024, up from 163,640 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)