Muscogee County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Columbus, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 201,830 residents in 2024, down from 206,918 in 2020. It covers about 216 square miles of land and was created in 1826.
- County seatColumbus
- Population (2024 estimate)201,830
- Land area216 square miles
- Created1826
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Muscogee 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 Muscogee County
Muscogee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus (county seat) | 201,830 |
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.
- Interstates: I-185
- U.S. highways: US 27, US 80, US 280
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 22, SR 85, SR 219, SR 520, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Chattahoochee River, Bull Creek, Randall Creek, Upatoi Creek, Heiferhorn Creek, Dozier Creek and Wolf 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 Muscogee County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Muscogee County borders Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Talbot County, Lee County, AL and Russell County, AL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Muscogee County, Georgia?
Columbus is the county seat of Muscogee County.
What cities are in Muscogee County, Georgia?
Muscogee County has 1 incorporated city or town: Columbus.
What counties border Muscogee County?
Muscogee County borders Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Talbot County, Lee County, AL and Russell County, AL.
Is there a printable map of Muscogee County?
Yes. The Muscogee 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 Muscogee County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 201,830 people lived in Muscogee County on July 1, 2024, down from 206,918 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)