Jasper County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Monticello, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 17,219 residents in 2024, up from 14,598 in 2020. It covers about 368 square miles of land and was created in 1807.
- County seatMonticello
- Population (2024 estimate)17,219
- Land area368 square miles
- Created1807
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
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Cities and Towns in Jasper County
Jasper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello (county seat) | 2,969 | |
| Shady Dale | 296 |
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 11, SR 16, SR 83, SR 142, SR 212, SR 380
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Cedar Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
- Oconee National Forest
- Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Jackson Lake, Ocmulgee River, Cedar Creek, Pittman Creek, Murder Creek, Falling Creek and Stalking Head 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 Jasper County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Jasper County borders Butts County, Jones County, Monroe County, Morgan County, Newton County and Putnam County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia?
Monticello is the county seat of Jasper County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Jasper County, Georgia?
Jasper County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Monticello and Shady Dale.
What counties border Jasper County?
Jasper County borders Butts County, Jones County, Monroe County, Morgan County, Newton County and Putnam County.
Is there a printable map of Jasper County?
Yes. The Jasper 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 Jasper County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 17,219 people lived in Jasper County on July 1, 2024, up from 14,598 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)