119th Congress · CA-26
California's 26th Congressional District
California's 26th Congressional District (CA-26) has a population of 753,063. The median household income is $112,536 and the median age is 39.2.
753,063
Population
439
People / sq mi
$112,536
Median Income
39.2
Median Age
CA-26 covers 1,715 sq mi of land at 439.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
Economy & Income
$112,536
Median Household Income
$50,769
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$787,300
Median Home Value
$2,346
Median Rent
66.1%
Homeownership
Education
85.0%
High School+
37.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
California's 26th Congressional District (CA-26) has a population of 753,063 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 26th Congressional District is $112,536, with a per capita income of $50,769.
California's 26th Congressional District is 57.3% White, 1.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for California's 26th 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.
Housing cost is the defining feature of California's 26th Congressional District: the median home is valued at $787,300. With 753,063 residents, California's 26th Congressional District is a congressional district in California.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US congressional districts: median income is $112,536, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.1%, is on the lower side for US congressional districts and below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $787,300, with typical rent around $2,346.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 37.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
High housing values reframe the income picture in California's 26th Congressional District — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.