Stephens County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Toccoa, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 27,498 residents in 2024, up from 26,776 in 2020. It covers about 179 square miles of land and was created in 1905.
- County seatToccoa
- Population (2024 estimate)27,498
- Land area179 square miles
- Created1905
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Stephens 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 Stephens County
Stephens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toccoa (county seat) | 9,389 | |
| Martin | 348 | Partly in Franklin County |
| Avalon | 242 |
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 123
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 17, SR 63, SR 106, SR 145, SR 184, SR 328, SR 365
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Lake Russell WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Hartwell, Lake Hartwell, Lake Louise, North Fork Broad River, Middle Fork Broad River, Eastanollee Creek, Toccoa Creek, Rock Creek and Ward 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 Stephens County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Stephens County borders Banks County, Franklin County, Habersham County and Oconee County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Stephens County, Georgia?
Toccoa is the county seat of Stephens County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Stephens County, Georgia?
Stephens County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Toccoa, Martin and Avalon.
What counties border Stephens County?
Stephens County borders Banks County, Franklin County, Habersham County and Oconee County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Stephens County?
Yes. The Stephens 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 Stephens County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 27,498 people lived in Stephens County on July 1, 2024, up from 26,776 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)