119th Congress · GA-8
Georgia's 8th Congressional District
Georgia's 8th Congressional District (GA-8) has a population of 768,869. The median household income is $60,479 and the median age is 37.4.
768,869
Population
70
People / sq mi
$60,479
Median Income
37.4
Median Age
GA-8 covers 10,928 sq mi of land at 70.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.8% |
| Black or African American | 29.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$60,479
Median Household Income
$31,138
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$166,100
Median Home Value
$924
Median Rent
66.2%
Homeownership
Education
87.0%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia's 8th Congressional District (GA-8) has a population of 768,869 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 Georgia's 8th Congressional District is $60,479, with a per capita income of $31,138.
Georgia's 8th Congressional District is 59.8% White, 29.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Georgia'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 Georgia's 8th Congressional District: the median home is valued at $166,100. With 768,869 residents, Georgia's 8th Congressional District is a congressional district in Georgia.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $60,479, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 13.6%, is among the steepest of comparable US congressional districts and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $166,100, with typical rent around $924.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US congressional districts: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.