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| − | '''Jackson''' is the capital city of [[Mississippi]]. It is one of two county seats, Edwards being the other, for Hinds County. | + | '''Jackson''' is the capital city and the most populous city of [[Mississippi]]. It is one of two county seats, Edwards being the other, for Hinds County. |
| − | Heavily [[liberal]], Jackson is some 80 percent [[African-American]] and 18 percent white in composition. | + | Heavily [[liberal]], Jackson is some 80 percent [[African-American]] and 18 percent white in composition. The city had a population of 153,701 at the 2020 census. The city is known for being dangerous with one of highest crime rates in the country.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/04/jackson-mississippi-violent-crime-murder-capitol-police-tate-reeves Jackson isn’t just Mississippi’s capital. It’s America’s murder capital]</ref> |
It is the home of [[Jackson State University]], a [[HBCU]]. | It is the home of [[Jackson State University]], a [[HBCU]]. | ||
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[[Category:Mississippi Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Mississippi Cities and Towns]] | ||
[[Category:US State Capitals]] | [[Category:US State Capitals]] | ||
Revision as of 05:21, December 27, 2024
Jackson is the capital city and the most populous city of Mississippi. It is one of two county seats, Edwards being the other, for Hinds County.
Heavily liberal, Jackson is some 80 percent African-American and 18 percent white in composition. The city had a population of 153,701 at the 2020 census. The city is known for being dangerous with one of highest crime rates in the country.[1]
It is the home of Jackson State University, a HBCU.