Westmoreland County Demographics

A map of Westmoreland County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,733	11,758	62.3%	63.6%
Black	4,366	4,470	23.2%	24.2%
Hispanic	1,210	1,049	6.4%	5.7%
Multiracial	1,136	908	6.0%	4.9%
Native American/Other	196	146	1.0%	0.8%
Asian	185	146	1.0%	0.8%

Westmoreland County, Virginia has an estimated population of 18,826, a slight increase from the 18,477 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 23.2% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westmoreland County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westmoreland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westmoreland County, that probability was 53.1% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westmoreland County is ranked the 82nd most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. Westmoreland County was ranked the 82nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Westmoreland County's White Population

11,733 residents of Westmoreland County, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westmoreland County is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Westmoreland County ranks 80th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Westmoreland County's population has decreased from 63.6% to 62.3%.

Westmoreland County is more White than neighboring Richmond County (60.1% White), and Essex County (53.2% White). Westmoreland County is less White than neighboring St. Mary's County (70.3% White), King George County (68.8% White), and King and Queen County (66.2% White).

Westmoreland County's Black Population

4,366 residents of Westmoreland County, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westmoreland County is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Westmoreland County ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland County's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Black residents' share of Westmoreland County's population has decreased from 24.2% to 23.2%.

Westmoreland County is more Black than neighboring St. Mary's County (14.6% Black), King George County (14.9% Black), and King and Queen County (21.9% Black). Westmoreland County is less Black than neighboring Richmond County (26.8% Black), and Essex County (36.8% Black).

Westmoreland County's Asian Population

185 residents of Westmoreland County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westmoreland County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Westmoreland County ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Asian residents' share of Westmoreland County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Westmoreland County is more Asian than neighboring Richmond County (0.6% Asian), and King and Queen County (0.1% Asian). Westmoreland County is less Asian than neighboring St. Mary's County (2.6% Asian), and King George County (1.3% Asian).

Westmoreland County's Hispanic Population

1,210 residents of Westmoreland County, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westmoreland County is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Westmoreland County ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Westmoreland County's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.4%.

Westmoreland County is more Hispanic than neighboring Essex County (4.6% Hispanic), St. Mary's County (6.1% Hispanic), and King and Queen County (3.3% Hispanic). Westmoreland County is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond County (7.5% Hispanic), and King George County (6.9% Hispanic).

Westmoreland County's Native American/Other Population

196 residents of Westmoreland County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westmoreland County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westmoreland County ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westmoreland County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Westmoreland County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond County (0.7% Native American/Other), and St. Mary's County (0.6% Native American/Other). Westmoreland County is less Native American/Other than neighboring King George County (1.6% Native American/Other), and King and Queen County (1.4% Native American/Other).

Westmoreland County's Multiracial Population

1,136 residents of Westmoreland County, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westmoreland County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Westmoreland County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Westmoreland County's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.0%.

Westmoreland County is more Multiracial than neighboring Richmond County (4.2% Multiracial), Essex County (3.4% Multiracial), and St. Mary's County (5.9% Multiracial). Westmoreland County is less Multiracial than neighboring King George County (6.5% Multiracial), and King and Queen County (7.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.