Screven County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Sylvania, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 14,325 residents in 2024, up from 14,065 in 2020. It covers about 646 square miles of land and was created in 1793.
- County seatSylvania
- Population (2024 estimate)14,325
- Land area646 square miles
- Created1793
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Screven 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 Screven County
Screven County has 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvania (county seat) | 2,655 | |
| Hiltonia | 322 | |
| Newington | 299 | |
| Oliver | 223 | |
| Rocky Ford | 168 |
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 301
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 17, SR 21, SR 24, SR 73
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Tuckahoe WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Jarrell Pond, Savannah River, Ogeechee Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Brier Creek, Horse Creek, Buck Creek and Black 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 Screven County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Screven County borders Bulloch County, Burke County, Effingham County, Jenkins County, Allendale County, SC and Hampton County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Screven County, Georgia?
Sylvania is the county seat of Screven County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Screven County, Georgia?
Screven County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Sylvania, Hiltonia, Newington, Oliver and Rocky Ford.
What counties border Screven County?
Screven County borders Bulloch County, Burke County, Effingham County, Jenkins County, Allendale County, SC and Hampton County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Screven County?
Yes. The Screven 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 Screven County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 14,325 people lived in Screven County on July 1, 2024, up from 14,065 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)