Westmoreland County's estimated 2026 population is 19,869 with a growth rate of 1.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Westmoreland County is the 81st largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 17,493 and has seen a growth of 13.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Westmoreland County includes 63.67% White, 24% Black or African American, 3.91% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (63.67%)
Black or African American (24%)
Two or more races (7.22%)
Other race (3.91%)
Asian (1.09%)
Native American (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,895 | 63.67% |
| Black or African American | 4,483 | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1,349 | 7.22% |
| Other race | 731 | 3.91% |
| Asian | 203 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Westmoreland County's average per capita income is $45,511. Household income levels show a median of $59,766. The poverty rate stands at 13.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,042 | - |
| Families | $83,606 | $106,938 |
| Households | $59,766 | $84,744 |
| Non Families | $42,881 | $52,799 |
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