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Population Review

119th Congress · CA-42

California's 42nd Congressional District

California's 42nd Congressional District (CA-42) has a population of 744,568. The median household income is $78,006 and the median age is 35.7.

744,568

Population

3507

People / sq mi

$78,006

Median Income

35.7

Median Age

CA-42 covers 212 sq mi of land at 3507.2 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White35.6%
Black or African American6.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.2%

Economy & Income

$78,006

Median Household Income

$34,890

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$718,700

Median Home Value

$1,750

Median Rent

38.2%

Homeownership

Education

73.0%

High School+

25.5%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about CA-42

Frequently Asked Questions

California's 42nd Congressional District (CA-42) has a population of 744,568 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 42nd Congressional District is $78,006, with a per capita income of $34,890.

California's 42nd Congressional District is 35.6% White, 6.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for California's 42nd 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.