Schley County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Ellaville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 4,503 residents in 2024, down from 4,550 in 2020. It covers about 167 square miles of land and was created in 1857.
- County seatEllaville
- Population (2024 estimate)4,503
- Land area167 square miles
- Created1857
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Schley 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 Schley County
Schley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ellaville (county seat) | 1,513 |
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 19
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 26, SR 153, SR 228, SR 240, SR 271
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Buck Creek, Muckalee Creek, Little Muckaloochee Creek, Toteover Creek, Camp Creek and Owens Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Schley County borders Macon County, Marion County, Sumter County and Taylor County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Schley County, Georgia?
Ellaville is the county seat of Schley County.
What cities are in Schley County, Georgia?
Schley County has 1 incorporated city or town: Ellaville.
What counties border Schley County?
Schley County borders Macon County, Marion County, Sumter County and Taylor County.
Is there a printable map of Schley County?
Yes. The Schley 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 Schley County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 4,503 people lived in Schley County on July 1, 2024, down from 4,550 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)