U.S. House, California District 20

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Jim Costa (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman; Education Consultant

Education
BA, Political Science, Fresno State College

Elected
2004

Born
Fresno, CA, United States

Residence
Fresno, CA

Religion
Catholic

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California District 20

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,088
Male: 53.8%
Female: 46.2%
Median Age: 26.9
18 Years and Over: 65.1%
65 Years and Over: 7.4%
Employed: 41.1%
Median Household Income: $26,800
Families Below Poverty Level: 27.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.3%
(of those over 25)

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