Paulding County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Dallas, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 188,549 residents in 2024, up from 168,651 in 2020. It covers about 312 square miles of land and was created in 1832.
- County seatDallas
- Population (2024 estimate)188,549
- Land area312 square miles
- Created1832
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Paulding 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 Paulding County
Paulding County has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (county seat) | 15,062 | |
| Hiram | 5,520 | |
| Braswell | 368 | Partly in Polk County |
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 278
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 6, SR 61, SR 92, SR 101, SR 113, SR 120, SR 360
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Paulding Forest WMA (wildlife management area)
- Sheffield WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Pine Valley Lake, Pumpkinvine Creek, Raccoon Creek, Licklog Creek, Sweetwater Creek, Little Pumpkinvine Creek and Mill 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 Paulding County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Paulding County borders Bartow County, Carroll County, Cobb County, Douglas County, Haralson County and Polk County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Paulding County, Georgia?
Dallas is the county seat of Paulding County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Paulding County, Georgia?
Paulding County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Dallas, Hiram and Braswell.
What counties border Paulding County?
Paulding County borders Bartow County, Carroll County, Cobb County, Douglas County, Haralson County and Polk County.
Is there a printable map of Paulding County?
Yes. The Paulding 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 Paulding County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 188,549 people lived in Paulding County on July 1, 2024, up from 168,651 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)