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California District 18

Congressional District in CA • 3 Counties

California's 18th congressional district is represented by Zoe Lofgren, a Democratic U.S. representative. Lofgren won the 2024 general election with 64.6% of the vote. The district has 753,842 residents, a median household income of $103,584 and a median age of 34.8, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Zoe Lofgren

Representative for California District 18
Democratic31 years in office
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2026 election

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Demographics

753,842

Total Population

$103,584

Median Household Income

34.8

Median Age

16.4%

College Educated

11.5%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

25.7% Whi
2.1% Bla
65.5% His
11.8% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 34.8 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $103,584 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Zoe Lofgren Democratic64.6%
Peter D. Hernandez Republican35.4%

Zoe Lofgren won by 29.3%

228,506 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Zoe Lofgren

Major Counties

Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara

Major Cities

San Jose, Salinas, Gilroy

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents California District 18?
Zoe Lofgren (Democrat) currently represents California District 18 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 18?
California District 18 includes 3 counties: Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara.
What are the major cities in California District 18?
The major cities in this district include San Jose, Salinas, Gilroy.
What is the population of California District 18?
California District 18 has a population of approximately 753,842 residents.