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Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District

Louisiana · LA-03

Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District is one of 6 U.S. House districts in Louisiana, represented in Congress by Clay Higgins (Republican). It is home to roughly 767,058 people, with a median age of 37.3. The population is about 62% White. The median household income is $58,957, and 23% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Republican (R+45).

Representative

Clay Higgins Republican

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

Geography

Map of Louisiana

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8,042 mi²
Land area
95/mi²
Pop. density
0.14
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, LA-03 is very irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+45
2024 margin
27% / 72%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+42
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

62% White27% Black5% Hispanic2% Asian4% Other
767,058
Population
37.3
Median age
24.8%
Under 18
15.6%
Age 65+
3.5%
Foreign-born
5.9%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$58,957
Median household income
$189,489
Median home value
$938
Median rent
23%
Bachelor's or higher
69.3%
Homeownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
25.6 min
Mean commute
7.5%
Uninsured

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

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