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California District 52

Congressional District in CA • 1 County

California's 52nd congressional district is represented by Juan Vargas, a Democratic U.S. representative. Vargas won the 2024 general election with 66.3% of the vote. The district has 757,541 residents, a median household income of $86,750 and a median age of 35.9, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Juan Vargas

Representative for California District 52
Democratic13 years in office
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2026 election

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Demographics

757,541

Total Population

$86,750

Median Household Income

35.9

Median Age

17.4%

College Educated

12.6%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

23.8% Whi
7.9% Bla
60.1% His
14.5% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 35.9 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $86,750 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Juan Vargas Democratic66.3%
Justin Lee Republican33.7%

Juan Vargas won by 32.6%

259,718 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

Juan Vargas

Major Counties

San Diego

Major Cities

San Diego, Chula Vista, National City

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 52?
Juan Vargas (Democrat) currently represents California District 52 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 52?
California District 52 includes 1 counties: San Diego.
What are the major cities in California District 52?
The major cities in this district include San Diego, Chula Vista, National City.
What is the population of California District 52?
California District 52 has a population of approximately 757,541 residents.