Westmoreland County Demographics
A map of Westmoreland County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 11,758 | 63.6% |
Black | 4,470 | 24.2% |
Hispanic | 1,049 | 5.7% |
Multiracial | 908 | 4.9% |
Asian | 146 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 146 | 0.8% |
Westmoreland County, Virginia had a population of 18,477 in 2020. It was 63.6% White, 24.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% 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 82nd most populous county of the 133 counties in Virginia.
Westmoreland County's White Population
11,758 residents of Westmoreland County identify as White, or 63.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Westmoreland County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Westmoreland County is ranked #80 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more White than neighboring Richmond County (62.4% White), and Essex County (55.4% White). Westmoreland County is less White than neighboring St. Mary's County (70.5% White), King George County (70% White), and King and Queen County (67.5% White).
Westmoreland County's Black Population
4,470 residents of Westmoreland County identify as Black, or 24.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westmoreland County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Westmoreland County is ranked #40 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Black than neighboring St. Mary's County (14.1% Black), King George County (14.7% Black), and King and Queen County (23.6% Black). Westmoreland County is less Black than neighboring Richmond County (27.1% Black), and Essex County (35.3% Black).
Westmoreland County's Asian Population
146 residents of Westmoreland County identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westmoreland County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Westmoreland County is ranked #68 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Asian than neighboring Richmond County (0.5% Asian), Essex County (0.6% Asian), and King and Queen County (0.3% Asian). Westmoreland County is less Asian than neighboring St. Mary's County (2.9% Asian), and King George County (1.5% Asian).
Westmoreland County's Hispanic Population
1,049 residents of Westmoreland County identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westmoreland County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Westmoreland County is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Hispanic than neighboring Essex County (3.5% Hispanic), and King and Queen County (2.8% Hispanic). Westmoreland County is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond County (6.7% Hispanic), St. Mary's County (5.8% Hispanic), and King George County (5.9% Hispanic).
Westmoreland County's Native American/Other Population
146 residents of Westmoreland County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. 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 Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Westmoreland County is ranked #48 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond County (0.2% Native American/Other). Westmoreland County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Essex County (1% Native American/Other), King George County (1.2% Native American/Other), and King and Queen County (1.6% Native American/Other).
Westmoreland County's Multiracial Population
908 residents of Westmoreland County identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westmoreland County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Westmoreland County is ranked #29 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Westmoreland County is more Multiracial than neighboring Richmond County (3.1% Multiracial), Essex County (4.2% Multiracial), and King and Queen County (4.2% Multiracial). Westmoreland County is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Mary's County (5.9% Multiracial), and King George County (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.