New Jersey's 4th Congressional District

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New Jersey's 4th Congressional District is one of 12 U.S. House districts in New Jersey, represented in Congress by Christopher Smith (Republican). It is home to roughly 781,768 people, with a median age of 41.3. The population is about 80% White. The median household income is $95,870, and 40% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Republican (R+30).

Representative

Christopher Smith Republican

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

Geography

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700 mi²

Land area

1,117/mi²

Pop. density

0.32

Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NJ-04 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

Presidential results

R+30

2024 margin

34% / 64%

2024 Dem / Rep

R+22

2020 margin

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

Who lives here

80% White3% Black11% Hispanic3% Asian3% Other

781,768

Population

41.3

Median age

24.7%

Under 18

21.1%

Age 65+

9.3%

Foreign-born

5.5%

Veterans

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

Economy & education

$95,870

Median household income

$429,259

Median home value

$1,696

Median rent

40%

Bachelor's or higher

79%

Homeownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

32.6 min

Mean commute

4.2%

Uninsured

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

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