Pickens County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Jasper, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 36,580 residents in 2024, up from 33,222 in 2020. It covers about 232 square miles of land and was created in 1853.
- County seatJasper
- Population (2024 estimate)36,580
- Land area232 square miles
- Created1853
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Pickens 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 Pickens County
Pickens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper (county seat) | 5,289 | |
| Nelson | 1,171 | Partly in Cherokee County |
| Talking Rock | 111 |
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-575
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 5, SR 53, SR 108, SR 136, SR 372, SR 515
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Talking Rock Creek, Scarecorn Creek, Rock Creek, Long Swamp Creek, Salacoa Creek and Price 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 Pickens County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Pickens County borders Bartow County, Cherokee County, Dawson County, Gilmer County and Gordon County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Pickens County, Georgia?
Jasper is the county seat of Pickens County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Pickens County, Georgia?
Pickens County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Jasper, Nelson and Talking Rock.
What counties border Pickens County?
Pickens County borders Bartow County, Cherokee County, Dawson County, Gilmer County and Gordon County.
Is there a printable map of Pickens County?
Yes. The Pickens 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 Pickens County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 36,580 people lived in Pickens County on July 1, 2024, up from 33,222 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)