119th Congress · CA-8
California's 8th Congressional District
California's 8th Congressional District (CA-8) has a population of 751,024. The median household income is $96,779 and the median age is 38.6.
751,024
Population
1561
People / sq mi
$96,779
Median Income
38.6
Median Age
CA-8 covers 481 sq mi of land at 1560.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
Economy & Income
$96,779
Median Household Income
$43,299
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$617,100
Median Home Value
$2,093
Median Rent
59.9%
Homeownership
Education
85.0%
High School+
29.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
California's 8th Congressional District (CA-8) has a population of 751,024 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in California's 8th Congressional District is $96,779, with a per capita income of $43,299.
California's 8th Congressional District is 30.1% White, 14.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for California's 8th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Housing cost is the defining feature of California's 8th Congressional District: the median home is valued at $617,100. California's 8th Congressional District is a congressional district in California with a population of 751,024.
The typical household earns $96,779 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.1%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $617,100, with typical rent around $2,093.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 29.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
High housing values reframe the income picture in California's 8th Congressional District — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.