Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic from New York

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

New York's 14th congressional district

NY-14 Midterms Intelligence

AOC's NY-14 is a deep-blue, turnout-driven Bronx/Queens seat where she pairs national progressive brand with district-level affordability politics. The fundamentals are overwhelming (D+38; 69.2% Democratic vote), anchored by a heavily Hispanic electorate (52.9%) and a renter-dominant housing market. Still, a modest rightward drift (R shift +6) and persistent economic stress keep the coalition sensitive to cost-of-living and public safety narratives.

For advocates, winning here means leading with pocketbook equity: rent stabilization, tenant protections, and infrastructure that lowers household bills. With homeownership just 27.6% and poverty at 16.1%, campaigns should center renters, frontline workers, and immigrant families, while tying climate and energy goals to immediate savings and local jobs. The seat's safe partisan baseline makes it strategically useful as a message amplifier—success is measured in mobilization and narrative, not persuasion.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez represents New York's 14th congressional district, serving 718,731 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $67,549 and an unemployment rate of 9.1%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

718,731Population
↓ 9,235
$67,549Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $1,781
9.1%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.6%
16.1%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 1.5%
27.6%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,753Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $94
49.6%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
42.5 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 1.1 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 14 Demographics

Median Age 37 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 27.6% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 29.5% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 16.1% (vs 12.4%) · Income $67,549 (vs $37,585)

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

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37 vs 38.5 nationally). 30% 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 52.9%. Also significant: White (23.1%), Black (16%), Asian (11.8%).

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

Education

29.5% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 22% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $67,549, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

A renter-majority district: only 27.6% own their home (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,753. Median home value is $660,100.

How People Get to Work

A transit-heavy district: 49.6% use public transportation. Average commute is 42.5 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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