Monroe County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Forsyth, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 31,437 residents in 2024, up from 27,957 in 2020. It covers about 396 square miles of land and was created in 1821.
- County seatForsyth
- Population (2024 estimate)31,437
- Land area396 square miles
- Created1821
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Monroe 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 Monroe County
Monroe County has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth (county seat) | 4,895 | |
| Culloden | 205 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Bolingbroke, Juliette and Smarr.
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-75, I-475
- U.S. highways: US 23, US 41, US 341
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 7, SR 18, SR 19, SR 42, SR 74, SR 83, SR 87
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- High Falls State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: High Falls Lake, Ocmulgee River, Towaliga River, Little Towaliga River, Rum Creek, Rocky Creek, Tobesofkee Creek and Deer 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 Monroe County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Monroe County borders Bibb County, Butts County, Crawford County, Jasper County, Jones County, Lamar County and Upson County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Monroe County, Georgia?
Forsyth is the county seat of Monroe County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Monroe County, Georgia?
Monroe County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Forsyth and Culloden.
What counties border Monroe County?
Monroe County borders Bibb County, Butts County, Crawford County, Jasper County, Jones County, Lamar County and Upson County.
Is there a printable map of Monroe County?
Yes. The Monroe 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 Monroe County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 31,437 people lived in Monroe County on July 1, 2024, up from 27,957 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)