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New York's 26th Congressional District

New York · NY-26

New York's 26th Congressional District is one of 26 U.S. House districts in New York, represented in Congress by Timothy Kennedy (Democrat). It is home to roughly 774,399 people, with a median age of 38.5. The population is about 67% White. The median household income is $63,980, and 35% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Democratic (D+19).

Representative

Timothy Kennedy Democrat

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

Geography

Map of New York

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274 mi²
Land area
2,826/mi²
Pop. density
0.46
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NY-26 is very compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+19
2024 margin
59% / 40%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+25
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

67% White16% Black8% Hispanic5% Asian4% Other
774,399
Population
38.5
Median age
20.4%
Under 18
17.9%
Age 65+
8.4%
Foreign-born
5.9%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$63,980
Median household income
$191,383
Median home value
$1,009
Median rent
35%
Bachelor's or higher
60.3%
Homeownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
21.6 min
Mean commute
2.9%
Uninsured

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

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