Jeff Davis County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Hazlehurst, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 15,119 residents in 2024, up from 14,779 in 2020. It covers about 331 square miles of land and was created in 1905.
- County seatHazlehurst
- Population (2024 estimate)15,119
- Land area331 square miles
- Created1905
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
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Cities and Towns in Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazlehurst (county seat) | 4,124 | |
| Denton | 191 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Satilla.
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 23, US 221, US 341
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 19, SR 27, SR 107, SR 135, SR 268
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Bullard Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
- Flat Tub WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Ocmulgee River, Hurricane Creek, Whitehead Creek, Big Satilla Creek, Bullards Creek, Gully Creek and Town 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 Jeff Davis County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Jeff Davis County borders Appling County, Bacon County, Coffee County, Montgomery County, Telfair County, Toombs County and Wheeler County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Jeff Davis County, Georgia?
Hazlehurst is the county seat of Jeff Davis County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?
Jeff Davis County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Hazlehurst and Denton.
What counties border Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County borders Appling County, Bacon County, Coffee County, Montgomery County, Telfair County, Toombs County and Wheeler County.
Is there a printable map of Jeff Davis County?
Yes. The Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 15,119 people lived in Jeff Davis County on July 1, 2024, up from 14,779 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)