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Virginia's 5th Congressional District

Virginia · VA-05

Virginia's 5th Congressional District is one of 11 U.S. House districts in Virginia, represented in Congress by John McGuire (Republican). It is home to roughly 789,846 people, with a median age of 41.6. The population is about 69% White. The median household income is $69,713, and 33% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted leaning Republican (R+12).

Representative

John McGuire Republican

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

Geography

Map of Virginia

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9,605 mi²
Land area
82/mi²
Pop. density
0.42
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, VA-05 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+12
2024 margin
43% / 56%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+8
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

69% White20% Black4% Hispanic2% Asian5% Other
789,846
Population
41.6
Median age
19.3%
Under 18
20.3%
Age 65+
4.6%
Foreign-born
7.7%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$69,713
Median household income
$252,800
Median home value
$1,068
Median rent
33%
Bachelor's or higher
69.9%
Homeownership
13%
Poverty rate
27.5 min
Mean commute
6.3%
Uninsured

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

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