119th Congress · CA-51
California's 51st Congressional District
California's 51st Congressional District (CA-51) has a population of 761,282. The median household income is $100,890 and the median age is 36.3.
761,282
Population
4008
People / sq mi
$100,890
Median Income
36.3
Median Age
CA-51 covers 190 sq mi of land at 4008.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
Economy & Income
$100,890
Median Household Income
$48,550
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$794,400
Median Home Value
$2,212
Median Rent
52.4%
Homeownership
Education
91.7%
High School+
45.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
California's 51st Congressional District (CA-51) has a population of 761,282 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 51st Congressional District is $100,890, with a per capita income of $48,550.
California's 51st Congressional District is 53.4% White, 6.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for California's 51st 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 51st Congressional District, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $794,400. With 761,282 residents, California's 51st Congressional District is a congressional district in California.
Households take in a median $100,890, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $794,400, with typical rent around $2,212.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US congressional districts — 45.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
High housing values reframe the income picture in California's 51st Congressional District — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.