Westmoreland County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Westmoreland County is located in Virginia with a total population of 18,683. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Westmoreland County is 48.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Westmoreland County is $59,766. This is 34% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $244,000. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Westmoreland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.