Jackson County, Missouri
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).
| Jackson County, Missouri | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | December 15, 1826 |
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| Seat | Independence and Kansas City |
| Largest City | Kansas City |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
616 sq mi (1,595 km²) 604 sq mi (1,564 km²) 12 sq mi (31 km²), 1.9 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.jacksongov.org | |
| Named for: Andrew Jackson | |
| County flag | [[Image: |100px|Flag of Jackson County, Missouri]]
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Jackson County, Missouri Media
Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA. Dedicated 1994
Harry S. Truman statue in Independence, Missouri
Jackson County 16th Circuit courthouse in Kansas City
Lake Jacomo with marina in background. Jackson County, Missouri USA.
Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, at twilight
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Jackson County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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