119th Congress · CA-2
California's 2nd Congressional District
California's 2nd Congressional District (CA-2) has a population of 758,158. The median household income is $96,195 and the median age is 44.8.
758,158
Population
58
People / sq mi
$96,195
Median Income
44.8
Median Age
CA-2 covers 13,039 sq mi of land at 58.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% |
Economy & Income
$96,195
Median Household Income
$60,721
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$801,100
Median Home Value
$1,885
Median Rent
63.2%
Homeownership
Education
90.8%
High School+
42.4%
Bachelor's+
Other California Congressional Districts
Largest cities in California
Largest counties in California
State rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
California's 2nd Congressional District (CA-2) has a population of 758,158 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 2nd Congressional District is $96,195, with a per capita income of $60,721.
California's 2nd Congressional District is 70.5% White, 1.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
More from California
Data for California's 2nd 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.
California's 2nd Congressional District skews on age — the median resident is 44.8, older than the national median. With 758,158 residents, California's 2nd Congressional District is a congressional district in California.
The typical household earns $96,195 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US congressional districts at 5.8%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $801,100, with typical rent around $1,885.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US congressional districts — 42.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in California's 2nd Congressional District — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.