Johnson County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Wrightsville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 9,178 residents in 2024, down from 9,188 in 2020. It covers about 303 square miles of land and was created in 1858.
- County seatWrightsville
- Population (2024 estimate)9,178
- Land area303 square miles
- Created1858
- Travel regionClassic South
Print it: download the printable Johnson 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 Johnson County
Johnson County has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville (county seat) | 3,543 | |
| Adrian | 557 | Partly in Emanuel County |
| Kite | 159 |
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 80, US 221, US 319
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 15, SR 26, SR 31, SR 57, SR 78, SR 171
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Ohoopee River, Little Ohoopee River, Neels Creek, Big Cedar Creek, Cypress Creek and Dry Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Johnson County borders Emanuel County, Jefferson County, Laurens County, Treutlen County, Washington County and Wilkinson County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Johnson County, Georgia?
Wrightsville is the county seat of Johnson County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Johnson County, Georgia?
Johnson County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Wrightsville, Adrian and Kite.
What counties border Johnson County?
Johnson County borders Emanuel County, Jefferson County, Laurens County, Treutlen County, Washington County and Wilkinson County.
Is there a printable map of Johnson County?
Yes. The Johnson 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 Johnson County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 9,178 people lived in Johnson County on July 1, 2024, down from 9,188 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)