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Washington's 8th Congressional District

Washington · WA-08

Washington's 8th Congressional District is one of 10 U.S. House districts in Washington, represented in Congress by Kim Schrier (Democrat). It is home to roughly 764,150 people, with a median age of 39.3. The population is about 69% White. The median household income is $122,871, and 41% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted leaning Democratic (D+6).

Representative

Kim Schrier Democrat

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

Geography

Map of Washington

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9,968 mi²
Land area
77/mi²
Pop. density
0.30
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

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

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Presidential results

D+6
2024 margin
51% / 46%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+7
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

69% White2% Black11% Hispanic10% Asian8% Other
764,150
Population
39.3
Median age
24.6%
Under 18
14.7%
Age 65+
14.8%
Foreign-born
8%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$122,871
Median household income
$648,474
Median home value
$1,853
Median rent
41%
Bachelor's or higher
79.2%
Homeownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
34.9 min
Mean commute
5%
Uninsured

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

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