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Not to be confused with Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson County
County
Truman Courthouse in Independence, designed by Edward F. Neild at the request of Harry S. Truman
Truman Courthouse in Independence, designed by Edward F. Neild at the request of Harry S. Truman
Flag
Map of Missouri highlighting Jackson County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°01′N 94°20′W / 39.01°N 94.34°W / 39.01; -94.34
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedDecember 15, 1826
Named forAndrew Jackson
SeatIndependence and Kansas City
Largest cityKansas City
Area
 • Total616 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Land604 sq mi (1,560 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)  1.9%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total717,204
 • Density1,200/sq mi (450/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.jacksongov.org

Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Missouri. In 2020, the population was 717,204.[1] This county has the second-highest number of people in the state, after St. Louis County. It has two county capitals, Independence and Kansas City.[2] The county was created December 15, 1826. It was named for President Andrew Jackson (elected 1828).

References[change | change source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Jackson County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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