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Demographics of the 119th Congress

A snapshot of who serves in Congress as of September 29, 2026, computed from this directory's roster of 539 sitting members.

Gender

House total of 439 = 433 voting representatives plus 6 non-voting delegates (two voting seats vacant).

28.9% of Congress are women (27% of the Senate, 29.4% of the House). For comparison, the Congressional Research Service's May 2025 profile counted 155 women; subsequent membership changes have moved the figure to 156.

Gender by party

Age

Median age 60.4 years. Youngest member 29.7; oldest 93.0.

Race, ethnicity, and profession

The most recent comprehensive official demographic study is the Congressional Research Service profile published in May 2025. At that time: 66 members were African American, 56 Hispanic or Latino, 24 Asian American, South Asian American, or Pacific Islander, four were enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, 32 were born outside the United States, 98 had military experience, and 31% of House members and 47% of senators had practiced law. Those figures predate the membership changes above and the current roster should be rechecked against them. CRS report (PDF).

Gender and age computed from member records in this directory, September 2026. Race, ethnicity, and professional background: CRS, May 2025.