Representative Adriano Espaillat, Democratic from New York

Adriano Espaillat

New York's 13th congressional district

NY-13 Midterms Intelligence

Adriano Espaillat, an eight-term Democrat on Appropriations, represents a deep-blue Manhattan seat (D+67) where general elections are a formality and intra-Democratic coalition management matters more than partisan persuasion. NY-13 is majority Hispanic (51.3%) with a large Black community (26.6%), and it pairs immigrant-heavy, renter-dominant neighborhoods with sharp economic stress. The district’s politics are defined by cultural representation and bread-and-butter affordability, not ideological swing-voter appeals.

For advocates, lead with tangible, district-level deliverables and equity: housing stability, workforce pipelines, and immigrant services framed as community resilience. High poverty (22.0%) and reliance on safety-net infrastructure create leverage for appropriations asks tied to clinics, schools, and language access. Campaigns win by mobilizing trusted local institutions—faith, arts, and neighborhood nonprofits—while anticipating skepticism of “downtown” solutions that don’t touch rents or household costs.

Representative Adriano Espaillat represents New York's 13th congressional district, serving 778,141 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $53,573 and an unemployment rate of 11.9%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

778,141Population
↓ 35,624
$53,573Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $1,477
11.9%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.9%
22%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.8%
12.6%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,527Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $61
56.9%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
39.6 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.8 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

New York District 13 Demographics

Median Age 37.5 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 12.6% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 35.9% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 22% (vs 12.4%) · Income $53,573 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Economic inequalityHousing affordabilityImmigration policyEducation accessWorkforce developmentRent burdenFood security

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37.5 vs 38.5 nationally). 33% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Hispanic residents are the largest group at 51.3%. Also significant: Black (26.6%), White (19.4%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

35.9% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 21% of residents lack a high school diploma. 16% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $53,573, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

A renter-majority district: only 12.6% own their home (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,527. Median home value is $660,600.

How People Get to Work

A transit-heavy district: 56.9% use public transportation. Average commute is 39.6 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.
Note: New York congressional districts were significantly redrawn in 2022, affecting demographic comparisons between different survey periods.

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