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Wisconsin District 5

Congressional District in WI • 4 Counties

Wisconsin's 5th congressional district is represented by Scott Fitzgerald, a Republican U.S. representative. Fitzgerald won the 2024 general election with 64.4% of the vote. The district has 742,808 residents, a median household income of $95,803 and a median age of 43.2, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Scott Fitzgerald

Representative for Wisconsin District 5
Republican5 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

742,808

Total Population

$95,803

Median Household Income

43.2

Median Age

27.4%

College Educated

6.1%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

87.0% Whi
1.6% Bla
6.3% His
3.0% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 43.2 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $95,803 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Scott Fitzgerald Republican64.4%
Ben Steinhoff Democratic35.5%

Scott Fitzgerald won by 28.9%

466,682 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

Scott Fitzgerald

Major Counties

Waukesha, Washington, Jefferson and 1 more

Major Cities

Waukesha, West Bend, Brookfield

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 Wisconsin District 5?
Scott Fitzgerald (Republican) currently represents Wisconsin District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Wisconsin District 5?
Wisconsin District 5 includes 4 counties: Waukesha, Washington, Jefferson, Dodge.
What are the major cities in Wisconsin District 5?
The major cities in this district include Waukesha, West Bend, Brookfield.
What is the population of Wisconsin District 5?
Wisconsin District 5 has a population of approximately 742,808 residents.