Lincoln County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Lincolnton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 8,049 residents in 2024, up from 7,688 in 2020. It covers about 210 square miles of land and was created in 1796.
- County seatLincolnton
- Population (2024 estimate)8,049
- Land area210 square miles
- Created1796
- Travel regionClassic South
Print it: download the printable Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton (county seat) | 1,431 |
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 378
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 43, SR 44, SR 47, SR 79, SR 220
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Elijah Clark State Park (state park)
- Fishing Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Clarks Hill Lake, Soap Creek, Lloyd Creek, Dry Fork Creek and Florence 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 Lincoln County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Lincoln County borders Columbia County, Elbert County, McDuffie County, Wilkes County and McCormick County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Lincoln County, Georgia?
Lincolnton is the county seat of Lincoln County.
What cities are in Lincoln County, Georgia?
Lincoln County has 1 incorporated city or town: Lincolnton.
What counties border Lincoln County?
Lincoln County borders Columbia County, Elbert County, McDuffie County, Wilkes County and McCormick County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Lincoln County?
Yes. The Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 8,049 people lived in Lincoln County on July 1, 2024, up from 7,688 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)