Missouri's 5th congressional district, Congressional district in Kansas City metropolitan area, United States.
Missouri's 5th congressional district is a U.S. congressional district centered on Kansas City and its surrounding communities. The district includes North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Independence, spanning portions of Clay and Jackson counties.
The district was created in 1847 with John S. Phelps as its first representative to Congress. In 2023, the district boundaries were redrawn to focus representation more tightly on the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The population of 760,843 residents includes diverse communities with 57.9% White, 21.7% Black, 11.2% Hispanic, and multiple other ethnic groups.
Visitors can locate district offices in various communities to learn about representation and local services. Town halls and public meetings are regularly held throughout the area, making it easy to engage with local government.
The district boundaries underwent modifications in 2023, concentrating representation within the Kansas City metropolitan region rather than extending to rural counties.
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