Representative Jimmy Gomez, Democratic from California

Jimmy Gomez

California's 34th congressional district

Representative Jimmy Gomez represents California's 34th congressional district, serving 748,464 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $63,055 and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

748,464Population
↓ 18,345
$63,055Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $4,646
7.9%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.3%
15.9%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↓ 0.4%
22.1%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,631Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $152
12.1%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
31.0 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.

California District 34 Demographics

Median Age 36.6 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 22.1% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 29.4% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 15.9% (vs 12.4%) · Income $63,055 (vs $37,585)

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

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (36.6 vs 38.5 nationally). 34% 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 64.4%. Also significant: Asian (17.4%), White (16.9%).

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

Education

29.4% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 30.2% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $63,055, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

A renter-majority district: only 22.1% own their home (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,631. Median home value is $838,100.

How People Get to Work

55.5% drive alone. Average commute is 31 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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