Westmoreland County Demographics
A map of Westmoreland County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 323,114 | 91.1% |
Multiracial | 12,749 | 3.6% |
Black | 8,985 | 2.5% |
Hispanic | 5,230 | 1.5% |
Asian | 3,301 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,284 | 0.4% |
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania had a population of 354,663 in 2020. It was 91.1% White, 2.5% Black, 0.9% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westmoreland County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Westmoreland County is the 11th most populous county of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
Westmoreland County's White Population
323,114 residents of Westmoreland County identify as White, or 91.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Westmoreland County larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County is ranked #27 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more White than neighboring Fayette County (89.5% White), Indiana County (91% White), and Allegheny County (75% White). Westmoreland County is less White than neighboring Armstrong County (95.1% White), and Somerset County (93.1% White).
Westmoreland County's Black Population
8,985 residents of Westmoreland County identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westmoreland County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County is ranked #36 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Black than neighboring Armstrong County (0.7% Black). Westmoreland County is less Black than neighboring Fayette County (4.4% Black), Indiana County (2.9% Black), and Allegheny County (12.9% Black).
Westmoreland County's Asian Population
3,301 residents of Westmoreland County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westmoreland County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Asian than neighboring Fayette County (0.3% Asian), Armstrong County (0.2% Asian), and Somerset County (0.3% Asian). Westmoreland County is less Asian than neighboring Indiana County (1% Asian), and Allegheny County (4.7% Asian).
Westmoreland County's Hispanic Population
5,230 residents of Westmoreland County identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westmoreland County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County is ranked #53 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Hispanic than neighboring Fayette County (1.2% Hispanic), Armstrong County (0.7% Hispanic), and Somerset County (1.4% Hispanic). Westmoreland County is less Hispanic than neighboring Indiana County (1.8% Hispanic), and Allegheny County (2.7% Hispanic).
Westmoreland County's Native American/Other Population
1,284 residents of Westmoreland County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westmoreland County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County is ranked #47 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Armstrong County (0.3% Native American/Other), Indiana County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Somerset County (0.2% Native American/Other). Westmoreland County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayette County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Allegheny County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Westmoreland County's Multiracial Population
12,749 residents of Westmoreland County identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westmoreland County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County is ranked #21 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Multiracial than neighboring Armstrong County (3% Multiracial), Indiana County (3.1% Multiracial), and Somerset County (2.4% Multiracial). Westmoreland County is less Multiracial than neighboring Fayette County (4% Multiracial), and Allegheny County (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.