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Minnesota's 8th Congressional District

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Minnesota's 8th Congressional District is one of 8 U.S. House districts in Minnesota, represented in Congress by Pete Stauber (Republican). It is home to roughly 721,653 people, with a median age of 42.8. The population is about 88% White. The median household income is $74,550, and 28% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted leaning Republican (R+14).

Representative

Pete Stauber Republican

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

Geography

Map of Minnesota

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34,395 mi²
Land area
21/mi²
Pop. density
0.25
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

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

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Presidential results

R+14
2024 margin
42% / 56%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+11
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

88% White1% Black2% Hispanic1% Asian8% Other
721,653
Population
42.8
Median age
21%
Under 18
21.1%
Age 65+
1.9%
Foreign-born
8%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$74,550
Median household income
$246,462
Median home value
$984
Median rent
28%
Bachelor's or higher
78.3%
Homeownership
11%
Poverty rate
26 min
Mean commute
5%
Uninsured

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

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