Macon County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Oglethorpe, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 11,831 residents in 2024, down from 12,078 in 2020. It covers about 401 square miles of land and was created in 1837.
- County seatOglethorpe
- Population (2024 estimate)11,831
- Land area401 square miles
- Created1837
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Macon 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 Macon County
Macon County has 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Montezuma | 2,903 | |
| Marshallville | 983 | |
| Oglethorpe (county seat) | 957 | |
| Ideal | 393 |
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.
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 26, SR 49, SR 90, SR 127, SR 128, SR 224, SR 240, SR 329
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Whitewater Pond, Flint River, Hog Crawl Creek, Camp Creek, Beaver Creek, Buck Creek, Whitewater Creek and Toteover 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 Macon County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Macon County borders Crawford County, Dooly County, Houston County, Peach County, Schley County, Sumter County and Taylor County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Macon County, Georgia?
Oglethorpe is the county seat of Macon County.
What cities are in Macon County, Georgia?
Macon County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Montezuma, Marshallville, Oglethorpe and Ideal.
What counties border Macon County?
Macon County borders Crawford County, Dooly County, Houston County, Peach County, Schley County, Sumter County and Taylor County.
Is there a printable map of Macon County?
Yes. The Macon 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 Macon County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 11,831 people lived in Macon County on July 1, 2024, down from 12,078 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)