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
40th
Median Household Income $63,398 -15.6% #1,759 / 3,222
45th
Median Age 47.7 years +22.6% #388 / 3,222
88th
Median Home Value $269,600 -4.4% #785 / 3,222
76th
Median Gross Rent $1,018 -12.5% #936 / 3,222
71th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +11.2% #1,761 / 3,222
45th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.2%
Native Born
4.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$63,398 −15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,759 of 3,222
45th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,344 −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #904 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,761 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.2% +35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,824 of 3,222
12th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5% −33.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,574 of 3,222
51th percentile
Mean Commute Time
45.2 min +63.7% vs nat'l
Rank #13 of 3,222
100th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$269,600 −4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #785 of 3,222
76th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,018 −12.5% vs nat'l
Rank #936 of 3,222
71th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.1% +24.3% vs nat'l
Rank #634 of 3,222
80th percentile
80.1% Homeownership

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Health

91.8% of residents in Westmoreland County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.

91.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.8% +0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,733 of 3,222
46th percentile

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.