Population 18,826 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westmoreland County
Household size in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Westmoreland County is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.43 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.9, Westmoreland County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Westmoreland County (15.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Westmoreland County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Westmoreland County
Renters in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Westmoreland County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.0% of the housing in Westmoreland County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Westmoreland County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $877 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $908 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $978 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,163 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Westmoreland County pays $1,163 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $286 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Westmoreland County
Bachelor's degrees in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Westmoreland County: 22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Westmoreland County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.1 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Westmoreland County
| Period | Westmoreland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westmoreland County is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Virginia as a whole (4.3%). Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Westmoreland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County | 2.35 | 48.9 | 15.8% | 19.9% | 25.0% | 1985 | $1,163 | 22.8% | 87.7% | 5.9% |
| King George County | 2.80 | 38.7 | 9.9% | 23.8% | 6.1% | 1999 | $1,501 | 35.5% | 92.1% | 3.3% |
| Caroline County | 2.66 | 39.7 | 14.9% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 1991 | $1,417 | 21.6% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| Fredericksburg City | 2.31 | 33.5 | 10.4% | 60.3% | 6.1% | 1984 | $1,605 | 45.1% | 92.0% | 4.4% |
| Spotsylvania County | 2.82 | 39.0 | 10.8% | 19.9% | 6.6% | 1997 | $1,814 | 34.7% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| Orange County | 2.58 | 42.4 | 9.1% | 21.3% | 9.1% | 1991 | $1,515 | 29.1% | 90.9% | 2.9% |
| Somerset County | 2.38 | 39.7 | 11.5% | 26.9% | 22.0% | 1980 | $1,056 | 20.5% | 87.7% | 10.5% |
| Greene County | 2.67 | 42.9 | 11.8% | 16.6% | 8.5% | 1993 | $1,284 | 31.8% | 91.2% | 1.9% |
| Charlottesville City | 2.17 | 34.7 | 9.4% | 55.8% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,595 | 62.5% | 93.4% | 4.0% |
| Albemarle County | 2.40 | 42.2 | 9.7% | 34.1% | 7.7% | 1991 | $1,734 | 61.3% | 94.0% | 3.3% |
| Waynesboro City | 2.32 | 38.8 | 13.0% | 40.1% | 8.3% | 1973 | $1,105 | 26.4% | 89.5% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Westmoreland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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