Virginia

Westmoreland

18,477
2020 population
1790
first census record
23
census records

About Westmoreland

Westmoreland, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 7,722. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 18,477.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Raid on Currioman Bay VA, Raid on Kinsale and Nomini Ferry, Virginia, Engagement at Coan River mouth, and 26 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202018,477
201017,454
200016,718
199015,480
198014,041
197012,142
196011,042
195010,148
19409,512
19308,497
192010,240
19109,313
19009,243
18908,399
18808,846
18707,682
18608,282
18508,080
18408,019
18308,396
18206,901
18108,102
17907,722
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Westmoreland

Military engagements that took place in Westmoreland, Virginia.

Raid on Currioman Bay VA
1814
Raid on Kinsale and Nomini Ferry, Virginia
1814
Engagement at Coan River mouth
1863
Raid on Kinsale (Westmoreland)
1863
Raid on Leedstown
1863
Skirmish at Hague (Westmoreland)
1863
Skirmish at Hague (Westmoreland County, 1864)
1864
Cavalry Raid at Port Royal (Caroline County, 1864)
1864

Historic places in Westmoreland

National Register of Historic Places listings in Westmoreland, Virginia.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Oak Grove
Yeocomico Church
Tucker Hill
Spring Grove
Mt. Holly
Blenheim
Wakefield Corner
Johnson, Armstead T., High School
Montross
Jones, Morgan, 1677 Pottery Kiln
Hague
Wirtland
Oak Grove
Kinsale Historic District
Kinsale
Stratford Hall
Lerty
Bell House
Colonial Beach
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Fredericksburg
Panorama
Montross
Monroe, James, Family Home Site
Oak Grove
Bushfield
Mount Holly
Monroe, James, Family Home Site (Boundary Increase)
Monroe Hall
Ingleside
Oak Grove
Spence's Point
Westmoreland
Roxbury
Oak Grove
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Frequently asked about Westmoreland

When does Westmoreland first appear in the US census?
Westmoreland, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 7,722.
What is the population of Westmoreland?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Westmoreland had a recorded population of 18,477.
Were any battles fought in Westmoreland?
8 documented military engagements took place in Westmoreland, including Raid on Currioman Bay VA, Raid on Kinsale and Nomini Ferry, Virginia, Engagement at Coan River mouth.
How many historic places are in Westmoreland?
26 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Westmoreland, Virginia.
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