Lumpkin County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Dahlonega, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 36,016 residents in 2024, up from 33,487 in 2020. It covers about 283 square miles of land and was created in 1832.
- County seatDahlonega
- Population (2024 estimate)36,016
- Land area283 square miles
- Created1832
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County
Lumpkin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dahlonega (county seat) | 7,830 |
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 19, US 129
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 9, SR 11, SR 52, SR 60, SR 115, SR 400
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Chestatee WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Lanier, Etowah River, Yahoola Creek, Cane Creek, Ward Creek, Dicks Creek and Hurricane Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Lumpkin County borders Dawson County, Fannin County, Hall County, Union County and White County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Lumpkin County, Georgia?
Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County.
What cities are in Lumpkin County, Georgia?
Lumpkin County has 1 incorporated city or town: Dahlonega.
What counties border Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County borders Dawson County, Fannin County, Hall County, Union County and White County.
Is there a printable map of Lumpkin County?
Yes. The Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 36,016 people lived in Lumpkin County on July 1, 2024, up from 33,487 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)