Worth County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Sylvester, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 20,262 residents in 2024, down from 20,775 in 2020. It covers about 571 square miles of land and was created in 1853.
- County seatSylvester
- Population (2024 estimate)20,262
- Land area571 square miles
- Created1853
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
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Cities and Towns in Worth County
Worth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvester (county seat) | 5,413 | |
| Poulan | 724 | |
| Warwick | 491 | |
| Sumner | 433 |
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 82
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 32, SR 33, SR 112, SR 133, SR 256, SR 300, SR 313, SR 520
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Blackshear, Ochlockonee River, Abrams Creek, Warrior Creek, Little Ochlockonee River, Ty Ty Creek and Little 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 Worth County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Worth County borders Colquitt County, Crisp County, Dougherty County, Lee County, Mitchell County, Tift County and Turner County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Worth County, Georgia?
Sylvester is the county seat of Worth County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Worth County, Georgia?
Worth County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Sylvester, Poulan, Warwick and Sumner.
What counties border Worth County?
Worth County borders Colquitt County, Crisp County, Dougherty County, Lee County, Mitchell County, Tift County and Turner County.
Is there a printable map of Worth County?
Yes. The Worth 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 Worth County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 20,262 people lived in Worth County on July 1, 2024, down from 20,775 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)