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New York's 1st Congressional District

New York · NY-01

New York's 1st Congressional District is one of 26 U.S. House districts in New York, represented in Congress by Nick LaLota (Republican). It is home to roughly 780,183 people, with a median age of 44.1. The population is about 72% White. The median household income is $132,917, and 46% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted leaning Republican (R+10).

Representative

Nick LaLota Republican

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

Geography

Map of New York

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794 mi²
Land area
983/mi²
Pop. density
0.13
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NY-01 is very irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+10
2024 margin
44% / 54%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+2
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

72% White4% Black15% Hispanic5% Asian4% Other
780,183
Population
44.1
Median age
20.1%
Under 18
19.7%
Age 65+
13.4%
Foreign-born
4.8%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$132,917
Median household income
$597,015
Median home value
$2,249
Median rent
46%
Bachelor's or higher
84%
Homeownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
33.9 min
Mean commute
3.7%
Uninsured

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

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