Washington County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Sandersville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 19,834 residents in 2024, down from 19,998 in 2020. It covers about 679 square miles of land and was created in 1784.
- County seatSandersville
- Population (2024 estimate)19,834
- Land area679 square miles
- Created1784
- Travel regionClassic South
Print it: download the printable Washington 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 Washington County
Washington County has 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sandersville (county seat) | 5,500 | |
| Davisboro | 1,946 | |
| Tennille | 1,846 | |
| Harrison | 324 | |
| Oconee | 183 | |
| Deepstep | 112 | |
| Riddleville | 79 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Warthen.
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.
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 15, SR 24, SR 57, SR 68, SR 102, SR 231, SR 242, SR 272, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Hamburg State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lewis Lake, Little Ohoopee River, Ohoopee River, Ogeechee River, Williamson Swamp Creek, Buffalo Creek and Limestone Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Washington County borders Baldwin County, Glascock County, Hancock County, Jefferson County, Johnson County and Wilkinson County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Washington County, Georgia?
Sandersville is the county seat of Washington County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Washington County, Georgia?
Washington County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Sandersville, Davisboro, Tennille, Harrison, Oconee, Deepstep and Riddleville.
What counties border Washington County?
Washington County borders Baldwin County, Glascock County, Hancock County, Jefferson County, Johnson County and Wilkinson County.
Is there a printable map of Washington County?
Yes. The Washington 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 Washington County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 19,834 people lived in Washington County on July 1, 2024, down from 19,998 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)