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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

White54.5%
Black or African American13.1%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.