119th Congress · WA-8
Washington's 8th Congressional District
Washington's 8th Congressional District (WA-8) has a population of 773,534. The median household income is $122,907 and the median age is 39.3.
773,534
Population
79
People / sq mi
$122,907
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
WA-8 covers 9,828 sq mi of land at 78.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
Economy & Income
$122,907
Median Household Income
$59,204
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$650,100
Median Home Value
$1,852
Median Rent
79.2%
Homeownership
Education
93.3%
High School+
41.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Washington's 8th Congressional District (WA-8) has a population of 773,534 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 Washington's 8th Congressional District is $122,907, with a per capita income of $59,204.
Washington's 8th Congressional District is 71.5% White, 1.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Washington'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 Washington's 8th Congressional District: 79.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Washington's 8th Congressional District is a congressional district in Washington with a population of 773,534.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US congressional districts: median income is $122,907, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $650,100, with typical rent around $1,852.
About 41.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Washington's 8th Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.