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California's 1st Congressional District

California · CA-01

California's 1st Congressional District is one of 52 U.S. House districts in California, represented in Congress by James Gallagher (Republican). It is home to roughly 758,907 people, with a median age of 40.4. The population is about 61% White. The median household income is $77,887, and 29% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+25).

Representative

James Gallagher Republican

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of California

CA-01 is shown in red. Click a neighboring district to open it, or zoom out to explore the country.

18,047 mi²
Land area
42/mi²
Pop. density
0.23
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, CA-01 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+25
2024 margin
36% / 61%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+19
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

61% White2% Black27% Hispanic4% Asian6% Other
758,907
Population
40.4
Median age
20.9%
Under 18
20%
Age 65+
12.4%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$77,887
Median household income
$475,680
Median home value
$1,527
Median rent
29%
Bachelor's or higher
62.5%
Homeownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
24 min
Mean commute
6.4%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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