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California District 42

Congressional District in CA • 1 County

California's 42nd congressional district is represented by Robert Garcia, a Democratic U.S. representative. Garcia won the 2024 general election with 68.1% of the vote. The district has 736,570 residents, a median household income of $81,436 and a median age of 36.1, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Robert Garcia

Representative for California District 42
Democratic3 years in office
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Demographics

736,570

Total Population

$81,436

Median Household Income

36.1

Median Age

17.3%

College Educated

15.1%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

28.8% Whi
5.7% Bla
66.0% His
7.7% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 36.1 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $81,436 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Robert Garcia Democratic68.1%
John Briscoe Republican31.9%

Robert Garcia won by 36.3%

233,563 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

Robert Garcia

Major Counties

Los Angeles

Major Cities

Long Beach, Downey, Lakewood

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents California District 42?
Robert Garcia (Democrat) currently represents California District 42 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 42?
California District 42 includes 1 counties: Los Angeles.
What are the major cities in California District 42?
The major cities in this district include Long Beach, Downey, Lakewood.
What is the population of California District 42?
California District 42 has a population of approximately 736,570 residents.