Congress Population

2011–2026

1,637

2026 projection

11.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Congress. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,637-211.27%
20251,658-421.24%
20231,700+18812.43%
20221,512-1539.19%
20211,665-1819.80%
20201,846+21413.11%
20191,632+925.97%
20181,540+865.91%
20171,454+20716.60%
20161,247-80.64%

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Congress Demographics

69.2median age

Median age

Female69.3 yrs
Male69.1 yrs

Adults

1,359
999 seniors · 74%360 other adults

Sex

Female 49.4% · 736Male 50.6% · 755

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Congress Income

$57,159median household income

Median household income

$57,159

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,523

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Congress Marital Status

76% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married76%73%80%
Never married5%11%0%
Divorced9%7%11%
Widowed8%6%10%
Separated2%3%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201