Westmoreland County, Virginia

Westmoreland County
County
Old Westmoreland County Courthouse in Montross
Old Westmoreland County Courthouse in Montross
Official seal of Westmoreland County
Seal
Map of Virginia highlighting Westmoreland County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°07′N 76°48′W / 38.11°N 76.8°W / 38.11; -76.8
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1653
Named forWestmorland
SeatMontross
Largest townColonial Beach
Area
 • Total
253 sq mi (660 km2)
 • Land229 sq mi (590 km2)
 • Water24 sq mi (60 km2)  9.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
18,477
 • Density73/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.westmoreland-county.org

Westmoreland County is a county located in the Northern Neck of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population sits at 18,477.[1] Its county seat is Montross.[2]

  1. ^ "Westmoreland County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.