Jackson County, Missouri

Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Missouri. In 2010, the population was 674,158.[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).

Not to be confused with Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson County
U.S. county
Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, designed by Edward F. Neild at the request of Harry S. Truman
Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, designed by Edward F. Neild at the request of Harry S. Truman
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
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedDecember 15, 1826
Named forPresident Andrew 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
 • Estimate 
(2013)
679,996
 • Density1,115/sq mi (431/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts5th, 6th
Websitewww.jacksongov.org

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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