Virginia's 8th Congressional District
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Virginia's 8th Congressional District is one of 11 U.S. House districts in Virginia, represented in Congress by Donald Beyer (Democrat). It is home to roughly 769,974 people, with a median age of 37.5. The population is about 50% White. The median household income is $127,739, and 65% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Democratic (D+50).
Representative
Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).
Geography
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By the Polsby-Popper measure, VA-08 is fairly compact compared with other districts.
Presidential results
Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).
Who lives here
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).
Economy & education
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).