COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Westmoreland County

Virginia · 15,480 residents · 229.326 sq mi

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Westmoreland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,654. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $69,400. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 38.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

15,480

−7%vs 2000

vs 16,718 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

68 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 73 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

38.4

−10%vs 2000

vs 42.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202419K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,654

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,797 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,268

−37%vs 2000

vs $19,473 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.7%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$69,400

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $91,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$397

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $537 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.3%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 79.2% in 2000

20.7% rent

Afford Score

2.8

+10%vs 2000

vs 2.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic64.1%(10,720)

Black30.7%(5,139)

Hispanic / Latino3.5%(579)

Asian0.4%(61)

Other0%

Diversity Score59.9%(10,022)

1990

White, non-Hispanic66.2%(10,242)

Black33.1%(5,125)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(63)

Asian0.4%(64)

Other0.3%(49)

Diversity Score57.1%(8,843)

Diversity Score

−5%vs 2000

vs 60 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.9%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

59.0%

−10.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.8%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

24.0 min

−13%vs 2000

vs 27.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmoreland County, Virginia?

Westmoreland County, Virginia has about 15,480 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westmoreland County, Virginia?

The typical household in Westmoreland County, Virginia earns about $24,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westmoreland County, Virginia expensive?

In Westmoreland County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Westmoreland County, Virginia?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Westmoreland County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westmoreland County, Virginia?

About 12.7% of people in Westmoreland County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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6 census tracts

Census Tract 103 Census Tract 104.02 Census Tract 102 Census Tract 101.02 Census Tract 104.01 Census Tract 101.01

5 ZIP codes

ZIP 22443 ZIP 22520 ZIP 22469 ZIP 22488 ZIP 22529

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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