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Texas' 31st Congressional District

Texas · TX-31

Texas' 31st Congressional District is one of 38 U.S. House districts in Texas, represented in Congress by John Carter (Republican). It is home to roughly 797,285 people, with a median age of 35.4. The population is about 53% White. The median household income is $83,844, and 34% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+23).

Representative

John Carter Republican

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

Geography

Map of Texas

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5,867 mi²
Land area
136/mi²
Pop. density
0.34
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, TX-31 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+23
2024 margin
38% / 61%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+20
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

53% White13% Black23% Hispanic4% Asian7% Other
797,285
Population
35.4
Median age
25.5%
Under 18
14%
Age 65+
9.5%
Foreign-born
15.1%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$83,844
Median household income
$299,505
Median home value
$1,299
Median rent
34%
Bachelor's or higher
67%
Homeownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
27.9 min
Mean commute
11.9%
Uninsured

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

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