Lanier County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Lakeland, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 10,464 residents in 2024, up from 9,882 in 2020. It covers about 197 square miles of land and was created in 1920.
- County seatLakeland
- Population (2024 estimate)10,464
- Land area197 square miles
- Created1920
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Lanier 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 Lanier County
Lanier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland (county seat) | 3,032 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Stockton.
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 84, US 129, US 221
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 31, SR 37, SR 38, SR 64, SR 122, SR 135, SR 168
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Grand Bay WMA (wildlife management area)
- Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Banks Lake, Fish Pond, Alapaha River, Big Creek and Cow Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Lanier County borders Atkinson County, Berrien County, Clinch County, Echols County and Lowndes County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Lanier County, Georgia?
Lakeland is the county seat of Lanier County.
What cities are in Lanier County, Georgia?
Lanier County has 1 incorporated city or town: Lakeland.
What counties border Lanier County?
Lanier County borders Atkinson County, Berrien County, Clinch County, Echols County and Lowndes County.
Is there a printable map of Lanier County?
Yes. The Lanier 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 Lanier County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 10,464 people lived in Lanier County on July 1, 2024, up from 9,882 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)