New Jersey's 5th Congressional District

New Jersey · NJ-05

New Jersey's 5th Congressional District is one of 12 U.S. House districts in New Jersey, represented in Congress by Josh Gottheimer (Democrat). It is home to roughly 774,854 people, with a median age of 43.4. The population is about 59% White. The median household income is $131,391, and 54% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election the district was highly competitive (D+2).

Representative

Josh Gottheimer Democrat

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

Geography

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677 mi²

Land area

1,145/mi²

Pop. density

0.26

Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NJ-05 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

Presidential results

D+2

2024 margin

50% / 48%

2024 Dem / Rep

D+12

2020 margin

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

Who lives here

59% White5% Black17% Hispanic16% Asian3% Other

774,854

Population

43.4

Median age

21.3%

Under 18

18.9%

Age 65+

25.8%

Foreign-born

3.8%

Veterans

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

Economy & education

$131,391

Median household income

$550,896

Median home value

$1,900

Median rent

54%

Bachelor's or higher

73.7%

Homeownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

35.5 min

Mean commute

4.7%

Uninsured

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

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