Jackson County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Jefferson, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 93,825 residents in 2024, up from 75,918 in 2020. It covers about 340 square miles of land and was created in 1796.
- County seatJefferson
- Population (2024 estimate)93,825
- Land area340 square miles
- Created1796
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
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Cities and Towns in Jackson County
Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Braselton | 17,390 | Partly in Barrow County, Gwinnett County and Hall County |
| Jefferson (county seat) | 16,459 | |
| Commerce | 8,803 | |
| Hoschton | 6,723 | |
| Maysville | 2,240 | Partly in Banks County |
| Arcade | 2,021 | |
| Nicholson | 1,918 | |
| Pendergrass | 1,856 | |
| Talmo | 290 |
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 129, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 15, SR 53, SR 59, SR 60, SR 82, SR 98, SR 124, SR 326, SR 330, SR 332, SR 334, SR 335
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Walnut Creek, Sandy Creek, Curry Creek, Allen Creek, Parks Creek and Little Curry 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 Jackson County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Jackson County borders Banks County, Barrow County, Clarke County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Madison County and Oconee County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Jackson County, Georgia?
Jefferson is the county seat of Jackson County.
What cities are in Jackson County, Georgia?
Jackson County has 9 incorporated cities and towns: Braselton, Jefferson, Commerce, Hoschton, Maysville, Arcade, Nicholson, Pendergrass and Talmo.
What counties border Jackson County?
Jackson County borders Banks County, Barrow County, Clarke County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Madison County and Oconee County.
Is there a printable map of Jackson County?
Yes. The Jackson 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 Jackson County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 93,825 people lived in Jackson County on July 1, 2024, up from 75,918 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)