Westmoreland County, VA Demographics

The total population of Westmoreland County is estimated to be 18,480 with 8,916 males (48.25%) and 9,564 females (51.75%). There are 648 more females than males in Westmoreland County.
The median household income in Westmoreland County was $57,410 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 3,542(5.81%) from $60,952 in 2020. This income is 76.95% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Westmoreland County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $72,342. Overall, the median household income for the county of Westmoreland County stands at $57,410.
In Westmoreland County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $38,283 for males and $26,487 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $64,106 for males and $48,448 for females.
In Westmoreland County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $61,912, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $50,806.
In 2022, the population of Westmoreland County was 18,712, a 0.11% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Westmoreland County's population was 18,732, an increase of 1.21% compared to a population of 18,508 in 2020.
The median age in Westmoreland County, VA is 47.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.03% were under the age of 15, 15.82% aged 15 to 29, 43.72% aged 30 to 64, 23.37% aged 65 to 84, and 2.06% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Westmoreland County population: 65.15% are White, 25.50% are Black or African American, 0.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.03% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.28% are some other race and 3.87% are multiracial.