New Jersey's 7th Congressional District

New Jersey · NJ-07

New Jersey's 7th Congressional District is one of 12 U.S. House districts in New Jersey, represented in Congress by Thomas Kean (Republican). It is home to roughly 770,139 people, with a median age of 43.6. The population is about 70% White. The median household income is $134,753, and 55% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election the district was highly competitive (R+1).

Representative

Thomas Kean Republican

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

Geography

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1,376 mi²

Land area

560/mi²

Pop. density

0.22

Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NJ-07 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

Presidential results

R+1

2024 margin

48% / 50%

2024 Dem / Rep

D+4

2020 margin

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

Who lives here

70% White5% Black13% Hispanic8% Asian4% Other

770,139

Population

43.6

Median age

21.5%

Under 18

17.9%

Age 65+

16.1%

Foreign-born

4.3%

Veterans

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

Economy & education

$134,753

Median household income

$504,207

Median home value

$1,765

Median rent

55%

Bachelor's or higher

78.5%

Homeownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

35.6 min

Mean commute

3.7%

Uninsured

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

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