Representative Gerald Connolly, Democratic from Virginia

Gerald Connolly

Virginia's 11th congressional district

Representative Gerald Connolly represents Virginia's 11th congressional district, serving 781,648 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $158,319 and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

781,648Population
↓ 21,509
$158,319Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $35,819
3.9%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 0.8%
3.5%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↓ 0.8%
69.9%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
↑ 3.2%
$2,319Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $359
4.6%Public Transitnat'l 5%
↓ 1.6%
29.3 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 4.0 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.

Virginia District 11 Demographics

Homeownership 69.9% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 39.0% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 3.5% (vs 12.4%) · Income $158,319 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Rent burden

Age Distribution

The largest age cohort is 40–49 at 14.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. White residents are the largest group at 52.3%. Also significant: Asian (22.3%), Hispanic (14.6%).

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

Education

39.0% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 33.7% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $158,319, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 69.9% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $2,319.

How People Get to Work

57.8% drive alone. Average commute is 29.3 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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