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Westmoreland County, Virginia
Westmoreland County, Virginia. Westmoreland County had 19,715 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 51193.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,715
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,477 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,826
Median household income
$63,398
±$7,180 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$269,600
±$20,472 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,018
±$157 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Westmoreland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,477 residents in Westmoreland County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,715 for July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,826 over 229 square miles of land.
| Measure | Westmoreland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,826 | 8,705,170 | +1,075 |
| Households | 8,149±393 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.11 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,448±21 | 3,684,756 | +497 |
Westmoreland County's population since 2000
From 16,718 in 2000 to 19,715 in 2025: up 17.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Colonial Beach with 4,151 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Colonial Beach | 3,908 | $60,513 |
|---|---|---|
| MontrossGEOID 5152952 | 333 | $71,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Westmoreland County?
The median resident of Westmoreland County is 47.7 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 26.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.2%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Westmoreland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7±0.6 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.9%±0.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.6%±0.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% | 11.0% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.3%±0.9 pts | 58.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.2%±1.4 pts | 18.3% | −2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8%±1.1 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1%±1.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±2.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±1.6 pts | 6.9% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±2.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5%±3.0 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±2.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Westmoreland County earn?
Half of Westmoreland County's 8,149 households earn less than $63,398 a year (±$7,180), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $66,277 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Westmoreland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,398±$7,180 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,002±$12,323 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,344±$4,292 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±3.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6%±7.5 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.1%±3.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.7%±3.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Westmoreland County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Westmoreland County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $269,600 by its owner (±$20,472). The median renter pays $1,018 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Westmoreland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $269,600±$20,472 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,018±$157 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2%±11.7 pts | 39.4% | −15.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,515±$97 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±3.7 pts | 67.3% | +6.9 pts |
| Housing units | 11,448±21 | 3,684,756 | +497 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.0%±7.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.5%±2.5 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6%±2.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3%±2.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Westmoreland County building?
Builders took permits for 214 new housing units across Westmoreland County in 2025 (202 single-family), 10.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Westmoreland County get to work?
75.9% of Westmoreland County's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 42.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Westmoreland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.2%±2.7 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±2.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9%±4.3 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±3.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±3.0 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.7 min±3.8 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Westmoreland County's census tracts?
Westmoreland County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,775 (Tract 101.02) to $77,500 (Tract 104.01).
| Tract 101.0151193010101 | 2,053±362 | $76,523 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101.0251193010102 | 2,987±433 | $44,775 |
| Tract 10251193010200 | 3,551±435 | $66,684 |
| Tract 10351193010300 | 3,839±507 | $73,603 |
| Tract 104.0151193010401 | 2,786±468 | $77,500 |
| Tract 104.0251193010402 | 3,610±233 | $54,821 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Westmoreland County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 82nd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th of 133 |
| Median household income | 82nd of 133 |
| Median home value | 64th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84th of 133 |
| Median age | 27th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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