Representative James Walkinshaw, Democratic from Virginia

James Walkinshaw

Virginia's 11st congressional district

Representative James Walkinshaw represents Virginia's 11th congressional district, serving 785,090 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $160,992 and an unemployment rate of 4%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

785,090Population
↑ 4,340
$160,992Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $8,147
4%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
→ no change
3.5%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↓ 0.1%
70.0%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$2,367Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $122
4.0%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
28.5 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 1.7 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

Median Age 38.9 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 70% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 68.3% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 3.5% (vs 12.4%) · Income $160,992 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Immigration policyRent burden

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (38.9 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 40–49 at 14.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. White residents are the largest group at 50.3%. Also significant: Asian (22.3%), Hispanic (14.8%).

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

Education

Highly educated: 68.3% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, well above the 33.7% national average. 34.2% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $160,992, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 70% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $2,367. Median home value is $731,100.

How People Get to Work

55.1% drive alone. Average commute is 28.5 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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