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California District 51

Congressional District in CA • 1 County

California's 51st congressional district is represented by Sara Jacobs, a Democratic U.S. representative. Jacobs won the 2024 general election with 60.7% of the vote. The district has 759,191 residents, a median household income of $105,271 and a median age of 36.5, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Sara Jacobs

Representative for California District 51
Democratic5 years in office
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Demographics

759,191

Total Population

$105,271

Median Household Income

36.5

Median Age

27.8%

College Educated

10.8%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

50.4% Whi
5.9% Bla
25.6% His
16.4% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 36.5 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $105,271 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Sara Jacobs Democratic60.7%
Bill Wells Republican39.3%

Sara Jacobs won by 21.4%

327,584 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

Sara Jacobs

Major Counties

San Diego

Major Cities

San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa

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 51?
Sara Jacobs (Democrat) currently represents California District 51 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 51?
California District 51 includes 1 counties: San Diego.
What are the major cities in California District 51?
The major cities in this district include San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa.
What is the population of California District 51?
California District 51 has a population of approximately 759,191 residents.