Representative Rashida Tlaib, Democratic from Michigan

Rashida Tlaib

Michigan's 12th congressional district

Representative Rashida Tlaib represents Michigan's 12th congressional district, serving 761,609 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $59,614 and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

761,609Population
↓ 8,843
$59,614Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $2,518
8.9%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 0.1%
15.9%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.8%
65.3%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,200Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $80
1.6%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
24.3 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.4 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.

Michigan District 12 Demographics

Median Age 37.9 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 65.3% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 27.4% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 15.9% (vs 12.4%) · Income $59,614 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Economic inequalityEducation accessWorkforce developmentFood security

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37.9 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 30–39 at 13.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. White residents are the largest group at 47%. Also significant: Black (43.8%).

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

Education

27.4% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 10.6% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $59,614, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 65.3% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,200. Median home value is $184,000.

How People Get to Work

Car-dependent: 73.4% drive alone to work. Average commute is 24.3 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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