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Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District

Wisconsin · WI-08

Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District is one of 8 U.S. House districts in Wisconsin, represented in Congress by Tony Wied (Republican). It is home to roughly 737,544 people, with a median age of 40.8. The population is about 84% White. The median household income is $77,467, and 29% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+16).

Representative

Tony Wied Republican

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

Geography

Map of Wisconsin

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6,840 mi²
Land area
108/mi²
Pop. density
0.17
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

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

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Presidential results

R+16
2024 margin
41% / 57%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+15
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

84% White2% Black6% Hispanic2% Asian6% Other
737,544
Population
40.8
Median age
22.2%
Under 18
18.2%
Age 65+
3.8%
Foreign-born
7%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$77,467
Median household income
$231,528
Median home value
$947
Median rent
29%
Bachelor's or higher
72.3%
Homeownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
22.3 min
Mean commute
4.9%
Uninsured

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

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