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California District 43

Congressional District in CA • 1 County

California's 43rd congressional district is represented by Maxine Waters, a Democratic U.S. representative. Waters won the 2024 general election with 75.1% of the vote. The district has 729,891 residents, a median household income of $75,699 and a median age of 35.5, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Maxine Waters

Representative for California District 43
Democratic35 years in office
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Demographics

729,891

Total Population

$75,699

Median Household Income

35.5

Median Age

15.5%

College Educated

16.9%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

12.4% Whi
22.2% Bla
58.7% His
9.1% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 35.5 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $75,699 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Maxine Waters Democratic75.1%
Steve Williams Republican24.9%

Maxine Waters won by 50.1%

213,232 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

Maxine Waters

Major Counties

Los Angeles

Major Cities

Los Angeles, Torrance, Inglewood

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 43?
Maxine Waters (Democrat) currently represents California District 43 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 43?
California District 43 includes 1 counties: Los Angeles.
What are the major cities in California District 43?
The major cities in this district include Los Angeles, Torrance, Inglewood.
What is the population of California District 43?
California District 43 has a population of approximately 729,891 residents.