Mitchell County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Camilla, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 20,329 residents in 2024, down from 21,766 in 2020. It covers about 512 square miles of land and was created in 1857.
- County seatCamilla
- Population (2024 estimate)20,329
- Land area512 square miles
- Created1857
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Mitchell County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Mitchell County
Mitchell County has 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Camilla (county seat) | 5,029 | |
| Pelham | 3,385 | |
| Meigs | 944 | Partly in Thomas County |
| Baconton | 845 | |
| Sale City | 351 |
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
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 37, SR 65, SR 93, SR 97, SR 111, SR 112, SR 262, SR 270, SR 300, SR 311
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lost Creek, Raccoon Creek, Little Creek and Big 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 Mitchell County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Mitchell County borders Baker County, Colquitt County, Decatur County, Dougherty County, Grady County, Thomas County and Worth County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Mitchell County, Georgia?
Camilla is the county seat of Mitchell County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Mitchell County, Georgia?
Mitchell County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Camilla, Pelham, Meigs, Baconton and Sale City.
What counties border Mitchell County?
Mitchell County borders Baker County, Colquitt County, Decatur County, Dougherty County, Grady County, Thomas County and Worth County.
Is there a printable map of Mitchell County?
Yes. The Mitchell County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Mitchell County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 20,329 people lived in Mitchell County on July 1, 2024, down from 21,766 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)