119th Congress · CA-16
California's 16th Congressional District
California's 16th Congressional District (CA-16) has a population of 745,878. The median household income is $170,331 and the median age is 40.4.
745,878
Population
1410
People / sq mi
$170,331
Median Income
40.4
Median Age
CA-16 covers 529 sq mi of land at 1409.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$170,331
Median Household Income
$93,597
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$1,798,600
Median Home Value
$2,749
Median Rent
59.7%
Homeownership
Education
92.0%
High School+
62.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
California's 16th Congressional District (CA-16) has a population of 745,878 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in California's 16th Congressional District is $170,331, with a per capita income of $93,597.
California's 16th Congressional District is 47.0% White, 2.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for California's 16th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
In California's 16th Congressional District, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,798,600. With 745,878 residents, California's 16th Congressional District is a congressional district in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $170,331, putting California's 16th Congressional District near the top of US congressional districts. Hardship is rare relative to US congressional districts: a poverty rate of just 3.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,798,600, with typical rent around $2,749.
California's 16th Congressional District is among the best-educated US congressional districts: 62.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
High housing values reframe the income picture in California's 16th Congressional District — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.