119th Congress · MO-8
Missouri's 8th Congressional District
Missouri's 8th Congressional District (MO-8) has a population of 771,880. The median household income is $58,701 and the median age is 40.2.
771,880
Population
42
People / sq mi
$58,701
Median Income
40.2
Median Age
MO-8 covers 18,315 sq mi of land at 42.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$58,701
Median Household Income
$30,713
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$172,600
Median Home Value
$794
Median Rent
71.9%
Homeownership
Education
87.6%
High School+
20.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Missouri's 8th Congressional District (MO-8) has a population of 771,880 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 Missouri's 8th Congressional District is $58,701, with a per capita income of $30,713.
Missouri's 8th Congressional District is 88.6% White, 4.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Missouri'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.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Missouri's 8th Congressional District: 20.4% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Missouri's 8th Congressional District is a congressional district in Missouri with a population of 771,880.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $58,701, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.5%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $172,600, with typical rent around $794.
Missouri's 8th Congressional District is among the least college-educated US congressional districts, at 20.4% — below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.