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California District 45

Congressional District in CA • 2 Counties

California's 45th congressional district is represented by Derek Tran, a Democratic U.S. representative. Tran won the 2024 general election with 50.1% of the vote. The district has 748,896 residents, a median household income of $107,226 and a median age of 40.8, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Derek Tran

Representative for California District 45
Democratic1 year in office
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Demographics

748,896

Total Population

$107,226

Median Household Income

40.8

Median Age

25.6%

College Educated

9.9%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

30.3% Whi
2.1% Bla
30.8% His
38.3% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 40.8 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $107,226 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Derek Tran Democratic50.1%
Michelle Steel Republican49.9%

Derek Tran won by 0.2%

315,875 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

Derek Tran

Major Counties

Orange, Los Angeles

Major Cities

Garden Grove, Fullerton, Westminster

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents California District 45?
Derek Tran (Democrat) currently represents California District 45 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 45?
California District 45 includes 2 counties: Orange, Los Angeles.
What are the major cities in California District 45?
The major cities in this district include Garden Grove, Fullerton, Westminster.
What is the population of California District 45?
California District 45 has a population of approximately 748,896 residents.