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New Jersey's 9th Congressional District

New Jersey · NJ-09

New Jersey's 9th Congressional District is one of 12 U.S. House districts in New Jersey, represented in Congress by Nellie Pou (Democrat). It is home to roughly 762,240 people, with a median age of 38.4. The population is about 43% Hispanic. The median household income is $88,811, and 34% 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

Nellie Pou Democrat

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

Geography

Map of New Jersey

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118 mi²
Land area
6,460/mi²
Pop. density
0.19
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NJ-09 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+1
2024 margin
48% / 49%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+19
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

37% White8% Black43% Hispanic9% Asian3% Other
762,240
Population
38.4
Median age
22.3%
Under 18
15.2%
Age 65+
37.6%
Foreign-born
2.5%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$88,811
Median household income
$468,888
Median home value
$1,641
Median rent
34%
Bachelor's or higher
48.1%
Homeownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
30.9 min
Mean commute
11.9%
Uninsured

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

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