Laurens County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Dublin, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 50,287 residents in 2024, up from 49,573 in 2020. It covers about 807 square miles of land and was created in 1807.
- County seatDublin
- Population (2024 estimate)50,287
- Land area807 square miles
- Created1807
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Laurens 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 Laurens County
Laurens County has 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin (county seat) | 16,233 | |
| East Dublin | 2,507 | |
| Dexter | 675 | |
| Dudley | 596 | |
| Cadwell | 421 | |
| Rentz | 316 | |
| Montrose | 209 | |
| Allentown | 190 | Partly in Bleckley County, Twiggs County and Wilkinson County |
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.
- Interstates: I-16
- U.S. highways: US 80, US 319, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 19, SR 26, SR 29, SR 31, SR 46, SR 86, SR 117, SR 126, SR 165, SR 199, SR 257, SR 278, SR 338
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- River Bend WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Thunder Springs Lake, Palm Lake, Oconee River, Rocky Creek, Turkey Creek, Lime Sink Creek, Pughes Creek and Whitewater 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 Laurens County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Laurens County borders Bleckley County, Dodge County, Emanuel County, Johnson County, Treutlen County, Twiggs County, Wheeler County and Wilkinson County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia?
Dublin is the county seat of Laurens County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Laurens County, Georgia?
Laurens County has 8 incorporated cities and towns: Dublin, East Dublin, Dexter, Dudley, Cadwell, Rentz, Montrose and Allentown.
What counties border Laurens County?
Laurens County borders Bleckley County, Dodge County, Emanuel County, Johnson County, Treutlen County, Twiggs County, Wheeler County and Wilkinson County.
Is there a printable map of Laurens County?
Yes. The Laurens 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 Laurens County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 50,287 people lived in Laurens County on July 1, 2024, up from 49,573 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)