Westmoreland County, Virginia

Westmoreland County, Virginia
Old Westmoreland County Courthouse in Montross
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Coordinates: 38°07′N 76°48′W / 38.11°N 76.8°W / 38.11; -76.8
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1653
Named afterWestmorland
SeatMontross
Largest townColonial Beach
Area
 • Total
253 sq mi (660 km2)
 • Land229 sq mi (590 km2)
 • Water24 sq mi (62 km2)  9.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
18,477
 • Density80.7/sq mi (31.2/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 United States census, the population sits at 18,477. Its county seat is Montross.