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Michigan's 8th Congressional District

Michigan · MI-08

Michigan's 8th Congressional District is one of 13 U.S. House districts in Michigan, represented in Congress by Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat). It is home to roughly 769,238 people, with a median age of 41.3. The population is about 74% White. The median household income is $61,720, and 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election the district was highly competitive (R+2).

Representative

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

Geography

Map of Michigan

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2,267 mi²
Land area
339/mi²
Pop. density
0.38
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, MI-08 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+2
2024 margin
48% / 50%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+2
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

74% White15% Black6% Hispanic1% Asian4% Other
769,238
Population
41.3
Median age
21.7%
Under 18
19.3%
Age 65+
2.5%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$61,720
Median household income
$161,263
Median home value
$924
Median rent
24%
Bachelor's or higher
72.8%
Homeownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
26.4 min
Mean commute
4.5%
Uninsured

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

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