Congressional District 18, CA

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2023 Population

756,539

0.351% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

US Representative

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.4

1.18% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.5%

0.54% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$100,769

4.71% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$799,300

5.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Congressional District 18, CA had a population of 757k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $100,769. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Congressional District 18, CA declined from 759,200 to 756,539, a −0.351% decrease and its median household income grew from $96,234 to $100,769, a 4.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 18, CA are Other (Hispanic) (35.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (15.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), and White (Hispanic) (11%).

61.7% of the households in Congressional District 18, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

79.3% of the residents in Congressional District 18, CA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Congressional District 18, CA was $799,300, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

Most people in Congressional District 18, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Congressional District 18, CA was 2 cars per household.

Congressional District 18, CA borders Congressional District 14, CA, Congressional District 17, CA, Congressional District 19, CA, and Congressional District 20, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Congressional District 18, CA is home to a population of 757k people, from which 79.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 33.4% of Congressional District 18, CA residents were born outside of the country (253k people).

In 2023, there were 1.95 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (267k people) in Congressional District 18, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 137k White (Non-Hispanic) and 119k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Congressional District 18, CA are Spanish (359,066 households), Vietnamese (21,816 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (13,234 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

79.3%

2023 Citizenship

79.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 79.3% of Congressional District 18, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Congressional District 18, CA was 79.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Congressional District 18, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 18, CA

Other (Hispanic)
267k ± 6.55k
White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 2.58k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
119k ± 5.18k

65.5%

Hispanic Population

495k people

65.5% of the people in Congressional District 18, CA are hispanic (495k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Congressional District 18, CA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

33.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

253k people

33.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

253k people

As of 2023, 33.4% of Congressional District 18, CA residents (253k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Congressional District 18, CA was 33.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Congressional District 18, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
359,066 households (50.8%)
Vietnamese
21,816 households (3.08%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
13,234 households (1.87%)

61.7% of the households in Congressional District 18, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Congressional District 18, CA was Spanish. 50.8% of the households in Congressional District 18, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,842 ± 507
Gulf War (2001-)
3,728 ± 494
Gulf War (1990s)
2,132 ± 346

Congressional District 18, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Congressional District 18, CA employs 355k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Congressional District 18, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (41,255 people), Manufacturing (35,136 people), and Retail Trade (34,233 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($114,706), Information ($99,292), and Utilities ($97,479).

Employment

Occupations

355k

2023 Value

± 4,824

−0.47%

1 Year decline

± 1.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Congressional District 18, CA declined at a rate of −0.47%, from 356k employees to 355k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Congressional District 18, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,539 people), Management Occupations (33,406 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (30,791 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Congressional District 18, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

355k

2023 Value

± 4,824

−0.47%

1 Year decline

± 1.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Congressional District 18, CA declined at a rate of −0.47%, from 356k employees to 355k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Congressional District 18, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (41,255 people), Manufacturing (35,136 people), and Retail Trade (34,233 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Congressional District 18, CA, though some of these residents may live in Congressional District 18, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,137

Median earning men ± $1,200

$39,965

Median earning women ± $1,013

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($103,795), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,656), and Public Administration ($93,210).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($82,956), Public Administration ($67,122), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,253).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Congressional District 18, CA is currently represented by Zoe Lofgren in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Congressional District 18, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Congressional District 18, CA

Zoe Lofgren

District 18 Representative

Democratic Party

Congressional District 18, CA is currently represented by Zoe Lofgren (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Congressional District 18, CA have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 2.25% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.39% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (6.79M), Some college (6.7M), and Bachelors Degree (6.45M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Congressional District 18, CA was $799,300 in 2023, which is 2.63 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $757,300 to $799,300, a 5.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Congressional District 18, CA is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Congressional District 18, CA have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Congressional District 18, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$799,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,182

$112,834

Median Property Taxes

±$2,241

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Congressional District 18, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Congressional District 18, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52%

Homeownership

2023

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 52% of the housing units in Congressional District 18, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Congressional District 18, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$100,769

Median Household Income

± $1,568

217k

Number of Households

± 3,536

In 2023, the median household income of the 217k households in Congressional District 18, CA grew to $100,769 from the previous year's value of $96,234.

The following chart displays the households in Congressional District 18, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (68.8%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (10.2%)

In 2023, 68.8% of workers in Congressional District 18, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (10.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Congressional District 18, CA have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.76% of the workforce in Congressional District 18, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Congressional District 18, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Congressional District 18, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Congressional District 18, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Congressional District 18, CA (84.8k out of 738k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Congressional District 18, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.71%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

28.6%

Medicaid

7.62%

Medicare

9.37%

Non-Group

0.55%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Congressional District 18, CA grew by 0.398% from 8.67% to 8.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Congressional District 18, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.