Pierce County is in the Coast & Islands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Blackshear, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 20,669 residents in 2024, up from 19,713 in 2020. It covers about 340 square miles of land and was created in 1857.
- County seatBlackshear
- Population (2024 estimate)20,669
- Land area340 square miles
- Created1857
- Travel regionCoast & Islands
Print it: download the printable Pierce 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 Pierce County
Pierce 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blackshear (county seat) | 3,658 | |
| Patterson | 777 | |
| Offerman | 467 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Bristol and Mershon.
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 84
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 15, SR 32, SR 38, SR 121, SR 203
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Little Satilla WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Satilla River, Fishing Creek and Otter Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Pierce County borders Appling County, Bacon County, Brantley County, Ware County and Wayne County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Pierce County, Georgia?
Blackshear is the county seat of Pierce County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Pierce County, Georgia?
Pierce County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Blackshear, Patterson and Offerman.
What counties border Pierce County?
Pierce County borders Appling County, Bacon County, Brantley County, Ware County and Wayne County.
Is there a printable map of Pierce County?
Yes. The Pierce 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 Pierce County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 20,669 people lived in Pierce County on July 1, 2024, up from 19,713 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)