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Virginia's 8th Congressional District

Virginia · VA-08

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

Donald Beyer Democrat

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

Geography

Map of Virginia

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154 mi²
Land area
5,000/mi²
Pop. density
0.35
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

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

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Presidential results

D+50
2024 margin
74% / 24%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+56
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

50% White13% Black20% Hispanic12% Asian5% Other
769,974
Population
37.5
Median age
21.1%
Under 18
13.5%
Age 65+
27.2%
Foreign-born
7.5%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$127,739
Median household income
$730,328
Median home value
$2,125
Median rent
65%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Homeownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
31.1 min
Mean commute
8.3%
Uninsured

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

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