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Georgia's 8th Congressional District

Georgia · GA-08

Georgia's 8th Congressional District is one of 14 U.S. House districts in Georgia, represented in Congress by Austin Scott (Republican). It is home to roughly 766,544 people, with a median age of 37.4. The population is about 58% White. The median household income is $60,441, and 23% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Republican (R+31).

Representative

Austin Scott Republican

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of Georgia

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11,089 mi²
Land area
69/mi²
Pop. density
0.24
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, GA-08 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+31
2024 margin
34% / 65%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+28
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

58% White30% Black8% Hispanic2% Asian2% Other
766,544
Population
37.4
Median age
23.7%
Under 18
16%
Age 65+
4.5%
Foreign-born
8.5%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$60,441
Median household income
$166,206
Median home value
$920
Median rent
23%
Bachelor's or higher
66.2%
Homeownership
18.2%
Poverty rate
24.4 min
Mean commute
13.9%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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