Westmoreland County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Westmoreland County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 71% of counties in Virginia
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Westmoreland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,825 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 74.4 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.90% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.4 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,149 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Westmoreland County grew by 8.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 18,825 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Westmoreland County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 25.6% of residents. That is 9.0 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,286 17.5% -3.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,106 16.5% -5.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,062 21.6% +1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,814 25.6% +9.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.1% of the people living in Westmoreland County and men 47.9%.
- Women 52.1% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 47.9% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Westmoreland County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Westmoreland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,504 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.52% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Westmoreland County is about 31% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Westmoreland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $537,500 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,018 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.1% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Westmoreland County is about 44.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,018 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Westmoreland County spend about 68 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 282 hours, about 11.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Westmoreland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.8 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 67.7 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 282 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,744 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,224 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 765 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Westmoreland County is 34 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Westmoreland County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Westmoreland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Westmoreland County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Westmoreland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.7% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Westmoreland County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Westmoreland County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County, VA | 18,825 | $64,504 #3/3 | $537,500 #1/3 | 33.8 min #3/3 |
| St. Mary's County, MD | 115,126 | $119,889 | $350,857 | 22.7 min |
| King George County, VA | 27,895 | $115,859 | $328,342 | 31.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westmoreland County, Virginia.
What is the population of Westmoreland County, Virginia?
About 18,825 people live in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 8,149 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 46.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Westmoreland County, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Westmoreland County, Virginia has 74 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Westmoreland County, Virginia?
The median home costs 8.3 times the median household income ($537,500 against $64,504), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,018 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Westmoreland County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Westmoreland County, Virginia is 7.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Westmoreland County, Virginia?
17.2% of adults in Westmoreland County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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