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Texas District 28

Congressional District in TX • 4 Counties

Texas's 28th congressional district is represented by Henry Cuellar, a Democratic U.S. representative. Cuellar won the 2024 general election with 52.8% of the vote. The district has 789,743 residents, a median household income of $65,728 and a median age of 33.7, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Henry Cuellar

Representative for Texas District 28
Democratic21 years in office
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District Boundaries

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Demographics

789,743

Total Population

$65,728

Median Household Income

33.7

Median Age

14.5%

College Educated

19.2%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

35.5% Whi
4.6% Bla
75.0% His
1.1% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 33.7 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $65,728 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Henry Cuellar Democratic52.8%
Jay Furman Republican47.2%

Henry Cuellar won by 5.6%

237,298 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

Henry Cuellar

Major Counties

Webb, Bexar, Starr and 1 more

Major Cities

Laredo, San Antonio, Rio Grande City

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Texas District 28?
Henry Cuellar (Democrat) currently represents Texas District 28 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Texas District 28?
Texas District 28 includes 4 counties: Webb, Bexar, Starr, Atascosa.
What are the major cities in Texas District 28?
The major cities in this district include Laredo, San Antonio, Rio Grande City.
What is the population of Texas District 28?
Texas District 28 has a population of approximately 789,743 residents.