119th Congress · VA-8
Virginia's 8th Congressional District
Virginia's 8th Congressional District (VA-8) has a population of 775,740. The median household income is $127,899 and the median age is 37.4.
775,740
Population
5270
People / sq mi
$127,899
Median Income
37.4
Median Age
VA-8 covers 147 sq mi of land at 5269.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$127,899
Median Household Income
$74,842
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$728,500
Median Home Value
$2,127
Median Rent
51.1%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
65.4%
Bachelor's+
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Common questions about VA-8
Frequently Asked Questions
Virginia's 8th Congressional District (VA-8) has a population of 775,740 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 Virginia's 8th Congressional District is $127,899, with a per capita income of $74,842.
Virginia's 8th Congressional District is 54.5% White, 13.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Virginia'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.