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Louisiana District 1

Congressional District in LA • 5 Counties

Louisiana's 1st congressional district is represented by Steve Scalise, a Republican U.S. representative. Scalise won the 2024 general election with 66.8% of the vote. The district has 771,652 residents, a median household income of $78,359 and a median age of 40.2, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Steve Scalise

Representative for Louisiana District 1
Republican18 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

771,652

Total Population

$78,359

Median Household Income

40.2

Median Age

22.7%

College Educated

12.4%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

71.1% Whi
11.7% Bla
11.6% His
2.2% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 40.2 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $78,359 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Steve Scalise Republican66.8%
Mel Manuel Democratic24.0%
Randall Arrington Republican5.0%

Other candidates: 4.2%

Steve Scalise won by 42.8%

357,720 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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Relevant Legislation

Quick Facts

Representative

Steve Scalise

Major Counties

Jefferson, St. Tammany, Orleans and 2 more

Major Cities

Metairie, Kenner, Slidell

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Louisiana District 1?
Steve Scalise (Republican) currently represents Louisiana District 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Louisiana District 1?
Louisiana District 1 includes 5 counties: Jefferson, St. Tammany, Orleans, Lafourche, Terrebonne.
What are the major cities in Louisiana District 1?
The major cities in this district include Metairie, Kenner, Slidell.
What is the population of Louisiana District 1?
Louisiana District 1 has a population of approximately 771,652 residents.