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Louisiana District 3

Congressional District in LA • 5 Counties

Louisiana's 3rd congressional district is represented by Clay Higgins, a Republican U.S. representative. Higgins won the 2024 general election with 70.6% of the vote. The district has 770,787 residents, a median household income of $62,445 and a median age of 37.8, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Clay Higgins

Representative for Louisiana District 3
Republican9 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

770,787

Total Population

$62,445

Median Household Income

37.8

Median Age

16.6%

College Educated

17.6%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

66.9% Whi
21.2% Bla
6.1% His
1.6% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 37.8 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $62,445 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Clay Higgins Republican70.6%
Priscilla Gonzalez Democratic18.7%
Sadi Summerlin Democratic6.7%

Other candidates: 4.1%

Clay Higgins won by 51.9%

320,682 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

Clay Higgins

Major Counties

St. Mary, Iberia, St. Martin and 2 more

Major Cities

New Iberia, Houma, Lafayette

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Louisiana District 3?
Clay Higgins (Republican) currently represents Louisiana District 3 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Louisiana District 3?
Louisiana District 3 includes 5 counties: St. Mary, Iberia, St. Martin, Lafayette, Terrebonne.
What are the major cities in Louisiana District 3?
The major cities in this district include New Iberia, Houma, Lafayette.
What is the population of Louisiana District 3?
Louisiana District 3 has a population of approximately 770,787 residents.