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Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Virginia · VA-01

Virginia's 1st Congressional District is one of 11 U.S. House districts in Virginia, represented in Congress by Robert Wittman (Republican). It is home to roughly 803,020 people, with a median age of 41.7. The population is about 71% White. The median household income is $104,108, and 47% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election the district was highly competitive (R+5).

Representative

Robert Wittman Republican

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

Geography

Map of Virginia

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3,231 mi²
Land area
249/mi²
Pop. density
0.09
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, VA-01 is very irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+5
2024 margin
47% / 52%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+6
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

71% White13% Black6% Hispanic6% Asian4% Other
803,020
Population
41.7
Median age
22.3%
Under 18
19.4%
Age 65+
8.5%
Foreign-born
9.7%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$104,108
Median household income
$379,730
Median home value
$1,579
Median rent
47%
Bachelor's or higher
77.2%
Homeownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
28.2 min
Mean commute
4.6%
Uninsured

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

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