Montgomery County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Mount Vernon, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 8,566 residents in 2024, down from 8,602 in 2020. It covers about 241 square miles of land and was created in 1793.
- County seatMount Vernon
- Population (2024 estimate)8,566
- Land area241 square miles
- Created1793
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
Montgomery County has 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vidalia | 10,853 | Partly in Toombs County |
| Mount Vernon (county seat) | 1,838 | |
| Ailey | 527 | |
| Uvalda | 433 | |
| Higgston | 309 | |
| Alston | 175 | |
| Tarrytown | 63 |
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 221, US 280
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 15, SR 29, SR 30, SR 56, SR 130, SR 135, SR 199, SR 292, SR 298
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Bullard Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Oconee River, Tiger Creek, Cypress Creek, Lotts Creek, Swift Creek, Bear Creek and Flat 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 Montgomery County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Montgomery County borders Emanuel County, Jeff Davis County, Toombs County, Treutlen County and Wheeler County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Montgomery County, Georgia?
Mount Vernon is the county seat of Montgomery County.
What cities are in Montgomery County, Georgia?
Montgomery County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Vidalia, Mount Vernon, Ailey, Uvalda, Higgston, Alston and Tarrytown.
What counties border Montgomery County?
Montgomery County borders Emanuel County, Jeff Davis County, Toombs County, Treutlen County and Wheeler County.
Is there a printable map of Montgomery County?
Yes. The Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 8,566 people lived in Montgomery County on July 1, 2024, down from 8,602 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)