Jones County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Gray, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 29,047 residents in 2024, up from 28,349 in 2020. It covers about 394 square miles of land and was created in 1807.
- County seatGray
- Population (2024 estimate)29,047
- Land area394 square miles
- Created1807
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Jones 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 Jones County
Jones County has 1 incorporated city or town. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gray (county seat) | 3,541 |
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 129
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 18, SR 22, SR 44, SR 49, SR 57, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Cedar Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
- Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
- Oconee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Ocmulgee River, Walnut Creek, Falling Creek, Slash Creek, Hog Creek, Rock Creek and Big Cedar 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 Jones County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Jones County borders Baldwin County, Bibb County, Jasper County, Monroe County, Putnam County, Twiggs County and Wilkinson County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Jones County, Georgia?
Gray is the county seat of Jones County.
What cities are in Jones County, Georgia?
Jones County has 1 incorporated city or town: Gray.
What counties border Jones County?
Jones County borders Baldwin County, Bibb County, Jasper County, Monroe County, Putnam County, Twiggs County and Wilkinson County.
Is there a printable map of Jones County?
Yes. The Jones 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 Jones County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 29,047 people lived in Jones County on July 1, 2024, up from 28,349 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)