Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 654,880 people, with a population density of about 82.45 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 605.00 square miles (1,567.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Independence, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Kansas City.
Geographically, Jackson County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Grandview 1,049 ft and its lowest point at Oak Grove 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.