Wilkinson County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Irwinton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 8,667 residents in 2024, down from 8,881 in 2020. It covers about 449 square miles of land and was created in 1803.
- County seatIrwinton
- Population (2024 estimate)8,667
- Land area449 square miles
- Created1803
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
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Cities and Towns in Wilkinson County
Wilkinson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon | 1,720 | |
| Ivey | 1,009 | |
| McIntyre | 555 | |
| Irwinton (county seat) | 538 | |
| Toomsboro | 376 | |
| Allentown | 190 | Partly in Bleckley County, Laurens County and Twiggs County |
| Danville | 160 | Partly in Twiggs 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 80, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 18, SR 19, SR 29, SR 57, SR 96, SR 112, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Tchukolaho, Oconee River, Commissioner Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Black Creek, Cedar Creek, Little Commissioner Creek and Clear Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Wilkinson County borders Baldwin County, Bleckley County, Johnson County, Jones County, Laurens County, Twiggs County and Washington County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Wilkinson County, Georgia?
Irwinton is the county seat of Wilkinson County.
What cities are in Wilkinson County, Georgia?
Wilkinson County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Gordon, Ivey, McIntyre, Irwinton, Toomsboro, Allentown and Danville.
What counties border Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County borders Baldwin County, Bleckley County, Johnson County, Jones County, Laurens County, Twiggs County and Washington County.
Is there a printable map of Wilkinson County?
Yes. The Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 8,667 people lived in Wilkinson County on July 1, 2024, down from 8,881 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)