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New Jersey's 1st Congressional District

New Jersey · NJ-01

New Jersey's 1st Congressional District is one of 12 U.S. House districts in New Jersey, represented in Congress by Donald Norcross (Democrat). It is home to roughly 776,370 people, with a median age of 39.2. The population is about 60% White. The median household income is $89,164, and 35% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Democratic (D+19).

Representative

Donald Norcross Democrat

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

Geography

Map of New Jersey

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380 mi²
Land area
2,043/mi²
Pop. density
0.43
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NJ-01 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+19
2024 margin
59% / 40%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+24
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

60% White15% Black15% Hispanic5% Asian5% Other
776,370
Population
39.2
Median age
21.9%
Under 18
16.4%
Age 65+
10.3%
Foreign-born
5.3%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$89,164
Median household income
$264,630
Median home value
$1,391
Median rent
35%
Bachelor's or higher
68.1%
Homeownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
30.1 min
Mean commute
5.8%
Uninsured

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

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