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California District 16

Congressional District in CA • 3 Counties

California's 16th congressional district is represented by Sam Liccardo, a Democratic U.S. representative. Liccardo won the 2024 general election with 58.2% of the vote. The district has 746,476 residents, a median household income of $175,126 and a median age of 40.5, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Sam Liccardo

Representative for California District 16
Democratic1 year in office
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District Boundaries

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Demographics

746,476

Total Population

$175,126

Median Household Income

40.5

Median Age

29.2%

College Educated

6.5%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

43.6% Whi
2.0% Bla
19.6% His
31.1% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 40.5 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

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Median household income: $175,126

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Sam Liccardo Democratic58.2%
Evan Low Democratic41.8%

Sam Liccardo won by 16.4%

308,476 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

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Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Sam Liccardo

Major Counties

Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz

Major Cities

San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents California District 16?
Sam Liccardo (Democrat) currently represents California District 16 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 16?
California District 16 includes 3 counties: Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz.
What are the major cities in California District 16?
The major cities in this district include San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto.
What is the population of California District 16?
California District 16 has a population of approximately 746,476 residents.