Westmoreland County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Westmoreland County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51193
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 193
Geography
- Land Area
- 229.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 23.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 252.92 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.109311
- Longitude
- -76.803933
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,318
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,955
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,559 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 4.1% |
| White | 12,109 | 66.1% |
| Black | 4,476 | 24.4% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,495 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 466 | 3.1% |
| White | 10,275 | 68.7% |
| Black | 3,865 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 158 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 210 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,826
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,017
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,614
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,820 | 62.8% |
| Black | 4,424 | 23.5% |
| Asian | 185 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,467
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,738 | 42.6% |
| Republican | 4,469 | 33.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,260 | 24.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,341 | 47.1% |
| Female | 7,126 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,314 | 69.2% |
| Hispanic | 472 | 3.5% |
| Black | 2,695 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,920
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,036 | 54.1% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 31.4% |
| Black | 1,209 | 44.9% |
| Asian | 44 | 45.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,244 | 51.2% |
| Female | 3,676 | 51.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,233 (36.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,244 (22.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,448
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $272,342
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,064
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 13.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.