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New York's 16th Congressional District

New York · NY-16

New York's 16th Congressional District is one of 26 U.S. House districts in New York, represented in Congress by George Latimer (Democrat). It is home to roughly 769,790 people, with a median age of 40.9. The population is about 40% White. The median household income is $103,940, and 48% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Democratic (D+33).

Representative

George Latimer Democrat

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

Geography

Map of New York

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134 mi²
Land area
5,745/mi²
Pop. density
0.47
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NY-16 is very compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+33
2024 margin
66% / 33%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+45
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

40% White20% Black29% Hispanic6% Asian5% Other
769,790
Population
40.9
Median age
21.6%
Under 18
17.7%
Age 65+
29%
Foreign-born
2.8%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$103,940
Median household income
$612,469
Median home value
$1,781
Median rent
48%
Bachelor's or higher
55.7%
Homeownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
37.4 min
Mean commute
5.6%
Uninsured

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

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