119th Congress · MI-8
Michigan's 8th Congressional District
Michigan's 8th Congressional District (MI-8) has a population of 771,369. The median household income is $61,521 and the median age is 41.3.
771,369
Population
346
People / sq mi
$61,521
Median Income
41.3
Median Age
MI-8 covers 2,231 sq mi of land at 345.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$61,521
Median Household Income
$35,364
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$161,200
Median Home Value
$924
Median Rent
72.9%
Homeownership
Education
91.5%
High School+
24.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Michigan's 8th Congressional District (MI-8) has a population of 771,369 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 Michigan's 8th Congressional District is $61,521, with a per capita income of $35,364.
Michigan's 8th Congressional District is 76.7% White, 15.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Michigan'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 Michigan's 8th Congressional District: the median home is valued at $161,200. With 771,369 residents, Michigan's 8th Congressional District is a congressional district in Michigan.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $61,521, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $161,200, with typical rent around $924.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US congressional districts: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.