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North Carolina's 8th Congressional District

North Carolina · NC-08

North Carolina's 8th Congressional District is one of 14 U.S. House districts in North Carolina, represented in Congress by Mark Harris (Republican). It is home to roughly 762,154 people, with a median age of 39.6. The population is about 61% White. The median household income is $78,646, and 34% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+19).

Representative

Mark Harris Republican

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

Geography

Map of North Carolina

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3,767 mi²
Land area
202/mi²
Pop. density
0.32
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

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

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Presidential results

R+19
2024 margin
40% / 59%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+18
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

61% White17% Black9% Hispanic4% Asian9% Other
762,154
Population
39.6
Median age
24.3%
Under 18
15.9%
Age 65+
8.9%
Foreign-born
6.4%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$78,646
Median household income
$300,967
Median home value
$1,088
Median rent
34%
Bachelor's or higher
74.7%
Homeownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
29.9 min
Mean commute
8.8%
Uninsured

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

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