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Tennessee's 8th Congressional District

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Tennessee's 8th Congressional District is one of 9 U.S. House districts in Tennessee, represented in Congress by David Kustoff (Republican). It is home to roughly 766,053 people, with a median age of 38.6. The population is about 60% White. The median household income is $71,912, and 34% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Republican (R+41).

Representative

David Kustoff Republican

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

Geography

Map of Tennessee

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5,038 mi²
Land area
152/mi²
Pop. density
0.25
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

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

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Presidential results

R+41
2024 margin
29% / 70%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+37
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

60% White27% Black8% Hispanic2% Asian3% Other
766,053
Population
38.6
Median age
24.1%
Under 18
16.5%
Age 65+
6.3%
Foreign-born
7.1%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$71,912
Median household income
$235,669
Median home value
$1,143
Median rent
34%
Bachelor's or higher
67.3%
Homeownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
25.9 min
Mean commute
9.8%
Uninsured

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

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