Irwin County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Ocilla, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 9,155 residents in 2024, down from 9,666 in 2020. It covers about 354 square miles of land and was created in 1818.
- County seatOcilla
- Population (2024 estimate)9,155
- Land area354 square miles
- Created1818
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Irwin County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Irwin County
Irwin County has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald | 8,813 | Partly in Ben Hill County |
| Ocilla (county seat) | 2,917 |
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 129, US 319
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 32, SR 35, SR 90, SR 107, SR 125, SR 206
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Alapaha River WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Bussell Pond, Willacoochee River, Reedy Creek, Satilla Creek, Big Creek, Little Brushy Creek and Stump Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Irwin County borders Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Coffee County, Tift County and Turner County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Irwin County, Georgia?
Ocilla is the county seat of Irwin County.
What cities are in Irwin County, Georgia?
Irwin County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Fitzgerald and Ocilla.
What counties border Irwin County?
Irwin County borders Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Coffee County, Tift County and Turner County.
Is there a printable map of Irwin County?
Yes. The Irwin County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Irwin County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 9,155 people lived in Irwin County on July 1, 2024, down from 9,666 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)