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New York District 5

Congressional District in NY • 1 County

New York's 5th congressional district is represented by Gregory Meeks, a Democratic U.S. representative. Meeks won the 2024 general election with 72.7% of the vote. The district has 789,687 residents, a median household income of $86,577 and a median age of 40.3, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Gregory Meeks

Representative for New York District 5
Democratic28 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

789,687

Total Population

$86,577

Median Household Income

40.3

Median Age

17.6%

College Educated

12.9%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

15.3% Whi
40.8% Bla
21.1% His
15.0% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 40.3 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $86,577 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Gregory Meeks Democratic72.7%
Paul King Republican24.5%
Conservative Other2.5%

Gregory Meeks won by 48.2%

231,736 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

Gregory Meeks

Major Counties

Queens

Major Cities

Jamaica, Howard Beach, Queens Village

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 New York District 5?
Gregory Meeks (Democrat) currently represents New York District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in New York District 5?
New York District 5 includes 1 counties: Queens.
What are the major cities in New York District 5?
The major cities in this district include Jamaica, Howard Beach, Queens Village.
What is the population of New York District 5?
New York District 5 has a population of approximately 789,687 residents.