Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

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Westmoreland County
U.S. county
County of Westmoreland
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Country United States


SeatGreensburg
Area
 • Total1,036 sq mi (2,680 km2)
 • Land1,028 sq mi (2,660 km2)
 • Water8.5 sq mi (22 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total354,663
 • Density340/sq mi (130/km2)
Website[[1] www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/%20www.co.westmoreland.pa.us]]

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Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 354,663. The county seat is Greensburg. The county was founded on February 26, 1773, and was named after Westmorland, a historic county in England.

History[edit | edit source]

Westmoreland County was created by an act of the Pennsylvania General Assembly on February 26, 1773, from part of Bedford County. It was the first county in the colony of Pennsylvania whose entire territorial boundary was located west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,036 square miles (2,680 km²), of which 1,028 square miles (2,660 km²) is land and 8.5 square miles (22 km²) (0.8%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 354,663 people, 149,813 households, and 95,654 families residing in the county. The population density was 345 people per square mile (133/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.8% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

Government and politics[edit | edit source]

Westmoreland County is governed by a board of three commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district.

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Westmoreland County is served by several public school districts, private schools, and higher education institutions, including:

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