Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Democratic from California

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

California's 37th congressional district

Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove represents California's 37th congressional district, serving 745,432 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $70,327 and an unemployment rate of 9.1%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

745,432Population
↓ 10,713
$70,327Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $5,601
9.1%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.7%
15.8%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↓ 0.2%
31.7%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,775Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $151
8.4%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
32.6 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.

California District 37 Demographics

Median Age 35.1 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 31.7% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 29.6% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 15.8% (vs 12.4%) · Income $70,327 (vs $37,585)

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

Age Distribution

Skews younger than the national average (median age 35.1 vs 38.5 nationally). 33% 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 55%. Also significant: Black (21.7%), White (17%).

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

Education

29.6% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 28.1% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $70,327, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

A renter-majority district: only 31.7% own their home (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,775. Median home value is $852,100.

How People Get to Work

60.2% drive alone. Average commute is 32.6 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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