Spalding County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Griffin, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 70,292 residents in 2024, up from 67,301 in 2020. It covers about 196 square miles of land and was created in 1851.
- County seatGriffin
- Population (2024 estimate)70,292
- Land area196 square miles
- Created1851
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Spalding 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 Spalding County
Spalding County has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin (county seat) | 23,994 | |
| Orchard Hill | 231 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: East Griffin and Experiment.
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-75
- U.S. highways: US 19, US 41
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 7, SR 16, SR 92, SR 155, SR 362
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Heads Creek Reservoir, Cabin Creek, Flat Creek and Buck 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 Spalding County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Spalding County borders Butts County, Clayton County, Coweta County, Fayette County, Henry County, Lamar County, Meriwether County and Pike County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Spalding County, Georgia?
Griffin is the county seat of Spalding County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Spalding County, Georgia?
Spalding County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Griffin and Orchard Hill.
What counties border Spalding County?
Spalding County borders Butts County, Clayton County, Coweta County, Fayette County, Henry County, Lamar County, Meriwether County and Pike County.
Is there a printable map of Spalding County?
Yes. The Spalding 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 Spalding County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 70,292 people lived in Spalding County on July 1, 2024, up from 67,301 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)