119th Congress · NY-8
New York's 8th Congressional District
New York's 8th Congressional District (NY-8) has a population of 769,904. The median household income is $62,703 and the median age is 37.8.
769,904
Population
28858
People / sq mi
$62,703
Median Income
37.8
Median Age
NY-8 covers 27 sq mi of land at 28858.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.5% |
| Black or African American | 44.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,703
Median Household Income
$36,251
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$756,200
Median Home Value
$1,531
Median Rent
32.4%
Homeownership
Education
85.2%
High School+
34.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York's 8th Congressional District (NY-8) has a population of 769,904 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 York's 8th Congressional District is $62,703, with a per capita income of $36,251.
New York's 8th Congressional District is 30.5% White, 44.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New York'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.
What distinguishes New York's 8th Congressional District is density: among the most densely settled of US congressional districts, around 28,858 people per square mile. New York's 8th Congressional District is a congressional district in New York with a population of 769,904.
The typical household earns $62,703, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 17.4%, is among the steepest of comparable US congressional districts and above the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $756,200, with typical rent around $1,531.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 34.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in New York's 8th Congressional District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.