119th Congress · CA-46
California's 46th Congressional District
California's 46th Congressional District (CA-46) has a population of 756,572. The median household income is $85,443 and the median age is 34.7.
756,572
Population
10117
People / sq mi
$85,443
Median Income
34.7
Median Age
CA-46 covers 75 sq mi of land at 10117.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
Economy & Income
$85,443
Median Household Income
$31,429
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$678,700
Median Home Value
$2,024
Median Rent
42.3%
Homeownership
Education
71.9%
High School+
22.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
California's 46th Congressional District (CA-46) has a population of 756,572 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 46th Congressional District is $85,443, with a per capita income of $31,429.
California's 46th Congressional District is 30.4% White, 1.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for California's 46th 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 46th Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 10,117 people per square mile. With 756,572 residents, California's 46th Congressional District is a congressional district in California.
Median household income is $85,443, above the US median of $78,538. About 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $678,700, with typical rent around $2,024.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 22.3%, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in California's 46th Congressional District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.