Skip to main content

Florida District 16

Congressional District in FL • 2 Counties

Florida's 16th congressional district is represented by Vern Buchanan, a Republican U.S. representative. Buchanan won the 2024 general election with 59.5% of the vote. The district has 830,753 residents, a median household income of $84,737 and a median age of 43.1, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Print Civic Pack
VB

Vern Buchanan

Representative for Florida District 16
Republican19 years in office
View Full Profile

2026 election

FEC filings for the 2026 election. Filing is not ballot access — certified ballots are set by each state.

Fetching FEC filings…

Full race page →

FL’s congressional map changed for 2026, so this district number may cover different territory on the November 2026 ballot. Confirm your 2026 district by home address.

District Boundaries

Loading district map...

Demographics

830,753

Total Population

$84,737

Median Household Income

43.1

Median Age

22.3%

College Educated

9.7%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

63.2% Whi
12.2% Bla
21.7% His
2.9% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 43.1 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $84,737 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Vern Buchanan Republican59.5%
Jan Schneider Democratic40.5%

Vern Buchanan won by 19.0%

416,141 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

Loading spending data...

Relevant Legislation

Quick Facts

Representative

Vern Buchanan

Major Counties

Manatee, Hillsborough

Major Cities

Bradenton, Riverview, Sun City Center

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 →

The spending narrative is written by AI from USAspending.gov data and is labeled where it appears. It is not a source itself. How we analyze data →

Dates shown where the source reports one. “Loaded” is when CIV.IQ last fetched the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Florida District 16?
Vern Buchanan (Republican) currently represents Florida District 16 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Florida District 16?
Florida District 16 includes 2 counties: Manatee, Hillsborough.
What are the major cities in Florida District 16?
The major cities in this district include Bradenton, Riverview, Sun City Center.
What is the population of Florida District 16?
Florida District 16 has a population of approximately 830,753 residents.