Wayne County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Jesup, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 32,132 residents in 2024, up from 30,141 in 2020. It covers about 642 square miles of land and was created in 1803.
- County seatJesup
- Population (2024 estimate)32,132
- Land area642 square miles
- Created1803
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Wayne 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 Wayne County
Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jesup (county seat) | 10,235 | |
| Screven | 821 | |
| Odum | 495 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Gardi.
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 25, US 84, US 301, US 341
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 23, SR 27, SR 38, SR 169, SR 203
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Sansavilla WMA (wildlife management area)
- Penholoway Swamp WMA (wildlife management area)
- Little Satilla WMA (wildlife management area)
- Rogers WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Lindsay Grace, Altamaha River, Little Satilla Creek, Little Satilla River, Goose Creek, Little Penholoway Creek, Reedy Creek and Little Goose 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 Wayne County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Wayne County borders Appling County, Brantley County, Glynn County, Long County, McIntosh County, Pierce County and Tattnall County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Wayne County, Georgia?
Jesup is the county seat of Wayne County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Wayne County, Georgia?
Wayne County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Jesup, Screven and Odum.
What counties border Wayne County?
Wayne County borders Appling County, Brantley County, Glynn County, Long County, McIntosh County, Pierce County and Tattnall County.
Is there a printable map of Wayne County?
Yes. The Wayne 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 Wayne County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 32,132 people lived in Wayne County on July 1, 2024, up from 30,141 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)