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Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District

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Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District is one of 17 U.S. House districts in Pennsylvania, represented in Congress by Robert Bresnahan (Republican). It is home to roughly 765,470 people, with a median age of 42.9. The population is about 74% White. The median household income is $67,233, and 27% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted leaning Republican (R+8).

Representative

Robert Bresnahan Republican

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

Geography

Map of Pennsylvania

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2,837 mi²
Land area
270/mi²
Pop. density
0.30
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

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

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Presidential results

R+8
2024 margin
45% / 54%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+3
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

74% White6% Black14% Hispanic2% Asian4% Other
765,470
Population
42.9
Median age
19.8%
Under 18
20.2%
Age 65+
8.3%
Foreign-born
7.1%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$67,233
Median household income
$196,397
Median home value
$1,015
Median rent
27%
Bachelor's or higher
70.4%
Homeownership
14%
Poverty rate
28 min
Mean commute
5.9%
Uninsured

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

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