Telfair County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is McRae-Helena, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 11,000 residents in 2024, down from 12,472 in 2020. It covers about 437 square miles of land and was created in 1807.
- County seatMcRae-Helena
- Population (2024 estimate)11,000
- Land area437 square miles
- Created1807
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Telfair 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 Telfair County
Telfair 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McRae–Helena | 5,186 | Partly in Wheeler County |
| Lumber City | 966 | |
| Milan | 608 | Partly in Dodge County |
| Scotland | 174 | Partly in Wheeler County |
| Jacksonville | 104 |
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 23, US 280, US 319, US 341, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 19, SR 27, SR 30, SR 31, SR 117, SR 132, SR 149, SR 165
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Horse Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Ocmulgee River, Little Ocmulgee River, Sugar Creek, Turnpike Creek, Alligator Creek, Horse Creek and Little Horse 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 Telfair County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Telfair County borders Ben Hill County, Coffee County, Dodge County, Jeff Davis County, Wheeler County and Wilcox County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Telfair County, Georgia?
McRae-Helena is the county seat of Telfair County.
What cities are in Telfair County, Georgia?
Telfair County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: McRae–Helena, Lumber City, Milan, Scotland and Jacksonville.
What counties border Telfair County?
Telfair County borders Ben Hill County, Coffee County, Dodge County, Jeff Davis County, Wheeler County and Wilcox County.
Is there a printable map of Telfair County?
Yes. The Telfair 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 Telfair County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 11,000 people lived in Telfair County on July 1, 2024, down from 12,472 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)