Sumter County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Americus, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 28,972 residents in 2024, down from 29,614 in 2020. It covers about 483 square miles of land and was created in 1831.
- County seatAmericus
- Population (2024 estimate)28,972
- Land area483 square miles
- Created1831
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Sumter 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 Sumter County
Sumter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Americus (county seat) | 15,742 | |
| Plains | 525 | |
| Leslie | 337 | |
| Andersonville | 237 | |
| De Soto | 120 |
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, US 280
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 27, SR 30, SR 45, SR 49, SR 118, SR 153, SR 195, SR 228, SR 271, SR 308, SR 377
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Blackshear, Lake Philema, Flint River, Muckalee Creek, Muckaloochee Creek, Kinchafoonee Creek, Philema Creek and Lime 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 Sumter County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Sumter County borders Crisp County, Dooly County, Lee County, Macon County, Marion County, Schley County, Terrell County and Webster County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Sumter County, Georgia?
Americus is the county seat of Sumter County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Sumter County, Georgia?
Sumter County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Americus, Plains, Leslie, Andersonville and De Soto.
What counties border Sumter County?
Sumter County borders Crisp County, Dooly County, Lee County, Macon County, Marion County, Schley County, Terrell County and Webster County.
Is there a printable map of Sumter County?
Yes. The Sumter 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 Sumter County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 28,972 people lived in Sumter County on July 1, 2024, down from 29,614 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)