Representative Zoe Lofgren, Democratic from California

Zoe Lofgren

California's 18th congressional district

Representative Zoe Lofgren represents California's 18th congressional district, serving 753,842 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $103,584 and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

753,842Population
↓ 5,358
$103,584Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $7,350
5.3%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 0.3%
8.3%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.1%
51.7%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$2,116Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $185
1.7%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
28.2 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.5 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 18 Demographics

Median Age 34.8 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 51.7% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 24.5% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 8.3% (vs 12.4%) · Income $103,584 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Immigration policyEducation accessRent burden

Age Distribution

Skews younger than the national average (median age 34.8 vs 38.5 nationally). 29% 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 65.5%. Also significant: White (25.7%), Asian (11.8%).

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

Education

24.5% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 27.5% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $103,584, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 51.7% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $2,116. Median home value is $834,300.

How People Get to Work

68.5% drive alone. Average commute is 28.2 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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