119th Congress · NJ-8
New Jersey's 8th Congressional District
New Jersey's 8th Congressional District (NJ-8) has a population of 758,849. The median household income is $81,478 and the median age is 35.8.
758,849
Population
14989
People / sq mi
$81,478
Median Income
35.8
Median Age
NJ-8 covers 51 sq mi of land at 14989.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$81,478
Median Household Income
$49,074
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$487,800
Median Home Value
$1,731
Median Rent
28.1%
Homeownership
Education
83.1%
High School+
40.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Jersey's 8th Congressional District (NJ-8) has a population of 758,849 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 New Jersey's 8th Congressional District is $81,478, with a per capita income of $49,074.
New Jersey's 8th Congressional District is 36.3% White, 9.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New Jersey'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.
Homeownership is the standout figure in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District: 28.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 758,849 residents, New Jersey's 8th Congressional District is a congressional district in New Jersey.
The typical household here earns about $81,478, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $487,800, with typical rent around $1,731.
College attainment is above the local norm at 40.3%, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.