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Population Review

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

White36.3%
Black or African American9.3%
Asian0.0%
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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Common questions about NJ-8

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.

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.