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New York's 12th Congressional District

New York · NY-12

New York's 12th Congressional District is one of 26 U.S. House districts in New York, represented in Congress by Jerrold Nadler (Democrat). It is home to roughly 731,707 people, with a median age of 40.6. The population is about 66% White. The median household income is $147,142, and 80% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Democratic (D+64).

Representative

Jerrold Nadler Democrat

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

Geography

Map of New York

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13 mi²
Land area
56,285/mi²
Pop. density
0.50
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NY-12 is very compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+64
2024 margin
81% / 17%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+71
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

66% White5% Black11% Hispanic13% Asian5% Other
731,707
Population
40.6
Median age
12.4%
Under 18
20.7%
Age 65+
25%
Foreign-born
2.3%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$147,142
Median household income
$1,277,004
Median home value
$2,822
Median rent
80%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Homeownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
30.9 min
Mean commute
2.7%
Uninsured

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

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