119th Congress · IL-8
Illinois's 8th Congressional District
Illinois's 8th Congressional District (IL-8) has a population of 749,409. The median household income is $98,112 and the median age is 39.7.
749,409
Population
2625
People / sq mi
$98,112
Median Income
39.7
Median Age
IL-8 covers 285 sq mi of land at 2625.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$98,112
Median Household Income
$45,534
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$305,500
Median Home Value
$1,535
Median Rent
72.1%
Homeownership
Education
89.7%
High School+
39.8%
Bachelor's+
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Common questions about IL-8
Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois's 8th Congressional District (IL-8) has a population of 749,409 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 Illinois's 8th Congressional District is $98,112, with a per capita income of $45,534.
Illinois's 8th Congressional District is 58.7% White, 4.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Illinois'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.