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New York's 21st Congressional District

New York · NY-21

New York's 21st Congressional District is one of 26 U.S. House districts in New York, represented in Congress by Elise Stefanik (Republican). It is home to roughly 768,575 people, with a median age of 42.1. The population is about 89% White. The median household income is $69,674, and 26% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+21).

Representative

Elise Stefanik Republican

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

Geography

Map of New York

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17,011 mi²
Land area
45/mi²
Pop. density
0.36
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NY-21 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+21
2024 margin
39% / 60%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+16
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

89% White2% Black4% Hispanic1% Asian4% Other
768,575
Population
42.1
Median age
20%
Under 18
19.8%
Age 65+
3.3%
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$69,674
Median household income
$173,226
Median home value
$948
Median rent
26%
Bachelor's or higher
72%
Homeownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
24.4 min
Mean commute
4.5%
Uninsured

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

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