This list includes 3 US Capitals that start with J that begin with J, organized from “Jackson” to “Juneau”. They represent different regions and population sizes, useful for students, teachers, and trivia fans.

US capitals that start with J are state seats whose names begin with the letter J. Notable examples include Jackson, named after Andrew Jackson, and Juneau, Alaska’s coastal capital.

Below you’ll find the table with capital name, state, population (year).

Capital name: Shows the official capital name so you can identify each city and sort them alphabetically.

State: Lists the state that hosts the capital so you can connect the city to its regional government and jurisdiction.

Population (year): Gives the most recent population figure with the year so you can compare size and current relevance.

US Capitals that start with J

CapitalStateCountryPopulation (year)
JuneauAlaskaUnited States32,255 (2020)
JacksonMississippiUnited States153,701 (2020)
Jefferson CityMissouriUnited States43,228 (2020)

Descriptions

Juneau
Southeast Alaska capital, accessible mainly by boat or plane; known for glaciers, fishing, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Jackson
Mississippi’s largest city and state capital, a cultural center for blues music, government, and Civil War history on the Pearl River.
Jefferson City
Missouri’s capital on the Missouri River, centered around the state capitol dome and government institutions, with historic riverfront character.
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