As of the latest census data, each Congressional Representative in the United States represents approximately 700,000 people. This number can vary slightly depending on population shifts and the specific state’s representation. The total number of Representatives is capped at 435, which is based on the apportionment of seats determined by the decennial census.
One Representative represents about 650,000 people.
Illinois is divided into 18 congressional districts for the 113th through 117th Congresses (2013-2023).
Utah has three members in the House of Representatives. Each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district.
New York state has twenty seven congressional districts. Each congressional district has a single representative. After the 2010 census, the districts were redrawn.
30,000 Every state has a minimum of one Representative, no matter how small it is, but a congressional district cannot have less than 30,000 people according to the US Constitution.
Each state has congressional districts that are determined by the decennial census. In 2014, there were 435 congressional districts in the United States with one representative from each one.
There are 435 members in the United States House of Representatives. Each member represents a congressional district, with the number of representatives per state determined by its population.
According to the Constitution there should be one representative for every 30,000 people in a state. This determines how many representatives are sent for each state.
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In Article 1, Section 2 it sets a lower limit of 30,000 citizens per Representative. The Constitution sets no upper limit on the number of people each congressman represents.
Alabama has seven "Congressmen" in the US House of Representatives, four Republicans and three Democrats. Women in the House are called "Congresswomen"; both are titled "Representative". In the Alabama state legislature, there are 105 State Representatives, and 35 State Senators. Alabama is unusual in that both state representative and state senate terms are four years long.