Massachusetts's 6th congressional district, Congressional district in northeastern Massachusetts, United States.
Massachusetts's 6th congressional district covers portions of Essex County in the northeastern part of the state and includes the cities of Salem, Lynn, and Peabody. The region stretches across a mix of coastal areas, historic mill towns, and suburban neighborhoods.
The district was created in 1788 as one of the earliest congressional areas in the nation. Its boundaries have been redrawn periodically to reflect changes in population and settlement patterns across Massachusetts.
The district population includes diverse communities with 76 percent White residents, 11 percent Hispanic residents, and significant Asian and Black populations.
The district is represented by an elected official who handles constituent concerns for approximately 785,000 residents. Visitors and locals can reach out to offices located throughout Massachusetts and in Washington DC for assistance with administrative matters.
The median household income in this congressional district reaches $112,489, with 70 percent of residents working in white-collar professions.
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