Jefferson County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Louisville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 15,019 residents in 2024, down from 15,709 in 2020. It covers about 527 square miles of land and was created in 1796.
- County seatLouisville
- Population (2024 estimate)15,019
- Land area527 square miles
- Created1796
- Travel regionClassic South
Print it: download the printable Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
Jefferson County has 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville (county seat) | 2,223 | |
| Wrens | 2,099 | |
| Wadley | 1,576 | |
| Stapleton | 397 | |
| Keysville | 317 | Partly in Burke County |
| Avera | 214 | |
| Bartow | 178 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Matthews.
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 1, US 221, US 319
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 4, SR 17, SR 24, SR 47, SR 78, SR 80, SR 88, SR 102, SR 171, SR 242, SR 296, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Kellys Pond, Ogeechee River, Williamson Swamp Creek, Rocky Comfort Creek, Big Creek, Brushy 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 Jefferson County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Jefferson County borders Burke County, Emanuel County, Glascock County, Johnson County, McDuffie County, Richmond County, Warren County and Washington County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia?
Louisville is the county seat of Jefferson County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Jefferson County, Georgia?
Jefferson County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Louisville, Wrens, Wadley, Stapleton, Keysville, Avera and Bartow.
What counties border Jefferson County?
Jefferson County borders Burke County, Emanuel County, Glascock County, Johnson County, McDuffie County, Richmond County, Warren County and Washington County.
Is there a printable map of Jefferson County?
Yes. The Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 15,019 people lived in Jefferson County on July 1, 2024, down from 15,709 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)