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Westmoreland County

Virginia · 18,477 residents · 229.326 sq mi
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Westmoreland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,790. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,000. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,477
+11%since 2000
from 16,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
81 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+17%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,790
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,797 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,754
+73%since 2000
from $19,473 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+46%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(11,758)
Black24.2%(4,470)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,049)
Asian0.8%(146)
Other4%(747)
Diversity Score64.5%(11,910)
Segregation Score18.3%(3,379)
Diversity Score
64
+8%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmoreland County, Virginia?

Westmoreland County, Virginia has about 18,477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westmoreland County, Virginia earns about $53,790 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 $201,000, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Westmoreland County, Virginia?

About 18.3% 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 15.7% of people in Westmoreland County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westmoreland County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Westmoreland County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,997 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 103Census Tract 104.02Census Tract 102Census Tract 101.02Census Tract 104.01Census Tract 101.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 22443ZIP 22520ZIP 22469ZIP 22488ZIP 22529
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