Westmoreland County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51193 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,826 | — | #1,943 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,398 | -15.6% | #1,759 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.7 years | +22.6% | #388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $269,600 | -4.4% | #785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,018 | -12.5% | #936 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.2% | #1,761 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Westmoreland County has a population of 18,826, making it the #1,943 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Westmoreland County is $63,398, ranking #1,759 out of 3,222 counties — 15.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Westmoreland County is $269,600 (-4.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,018/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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91.8% of residents in Westmoreland County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Westmoreland County, Virginia
Westmoreland County, Virginia has a total population of 18,826, making it the 1,943rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Westmoreland County is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Westmoreland County is $63,398, which ranks #1,759 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Westmoreland County is $269,600, 4.4% below the national median. Renters in Westmoreland County pay a median gross rent of $1,018 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Westmoreland County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 45.2 min.
Westmoreland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for Westmoreland County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.