Wheeler County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Alamo, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 7,076 residents in 2024, down from 7,482 in 2020. It covers about 295 square miles of land and was created in 1912.
- County seatAlamo
- Population (2024 estimate)7,076
- Land area295 square miles
- Created1912
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
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Cities and Towns in Wheeler County
Wheeler County has 4 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 Telfair County |
| Alamo (county seat) | 2,818 | |
| Glenwood | 817 | |
| Scotland | 174 | Partly in Telfair County |
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 280, US 319
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 19, SR 30, SR 31, SR 46, SR 126, SR 149
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Little Ocmulgee State Park (state park)
- Alligator Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Oconee River, Little Ocmulgee River, Alligator Creek, Little Creek, Ochwalkee Creek, Mill Creek and Peterson Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Wheeler County borders Dodge County, Jeff Davis County, Laurens County, Montgomery County, Telfair County and Treutlen County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Wheeler County, Georgia?
Alamo is the county seat of Wheeler County.
What cities are in Wheeler County, Georgia?
Wheeler County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: McRae–Helena, Alamo, Glenwood and Scotland.
What counties border Wheeler County?
Wheeler County borders Dodge County, Jeff Davis County, Laurens County, Montgomery County, Telfair County and Treutlen County.
Is there a printable map of Wheeler County?
Yes. The Wheeler 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 Wheeler County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 7,076 people lived in Wheeler County on July 1, 2024, down from 7,482 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)