Who represents the New Jersey 9th congressional district?

Rep. Nellie Pou (Democratic-NJ) represents New Jersey’s 9th district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

New Jersey district 9 candidates 2026

Rep. Nellie Pou (Democratic-NJ) is the current representative for New Jersey’s 9th district. The district is leans Democratic (D+5).

New Jersey district 9 election results

Rep. Nellie Pou won the 2024 general election with 52.53% of the vote. 257,013 total votes were cast. The full result was 52.53% Democratic, 47.47% Republican. The district is leans Democratic (D+5).

2026 MidtermsSolid SeatD+5$1.8M raised

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Representative Nellie Pou, Democratic from New Jersey

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Q: New Jersey district 9 demographics

The New Jersey 9th congressional district is 43.2% Hispanic, 41.4% White, 8.7% Black, 8.8% Asian. The median age is 38.8. Median household income is $88,416. 37.5% of residents are foreign-born. Source: Census ACS.

New Jersey's 9th congressional district

Representative Nellie Pou represents New Jersey's 9th congressional district, serving 767,600 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $88,416 and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

767,600Population

↑ 2,438

$88,416Median Incomenat'l $37,585

↑ $4,454

7.6%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%

↑ 0.6%

10.5%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%

↑ 0.4%

48.5%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%

→ no change

$1,702Median Rentnat'l $1,163

↑ $139

9.8%Public Transitnat'l 5%

→ no change

27.8 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min

↓ 0.6 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 Jersey District 9 Demographics

Median Age 38.8 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 48.5% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 34.0% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 10.5% (vs 12.4%) · Income $88,416 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District

Immigration policyEducation accessHealthcare accessWorkforce developmentRent burden

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (38.8 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 30–39 at 14.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Hispanic residents are the largest group at 43.2%. Also significant: White (41.4%).

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

Education

34.0% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 14.3% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $88,416, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 48.5% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,702. Median home value is $489,600.

How People Get to Work

61.6% drive alone. Average commute is 27.8 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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