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Washington's 9th Congressional District

Washington · WA-09

Washington's 9th Congressional District is one of 10 U.S. House districts in Washington, represented in Congress by Adam Smith (Democrat). It is home to roughly 763,181 people, with a median age of 37.3. The population is about 40% White. The median household income is $98,925, and 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Democratic (D+41).

Representative

Adam Smith Democrat

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

Geography

Map of Washington

WA-09 is shown in red. Click a neighboring district to open it, or zoom out to explore the country.

201 mi²
Land area
3,797/mi²
Pop. density
0.30
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, WA-09 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+41
2024 margin
69% / 28%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+45
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

40% White12% Black15% Hispanic23% Asian10% Other
763,181
Population
37.3
Median age
21.5%
Under 18
14%
Age 65+
30.3%
Foreign-born
5.2%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$98,925
Median household income
$646,579
Median home value
$1,856
Median rent
42%
Bachelor's or higher
55.7%
Homeownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
31.5 min
Mean commute
7.4%
Uninsured

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

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