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Poquoson

Virginia · 13,292 residents (2025 est.) · 15.357 sq mi
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Poquoson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $400,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,639
+9%since 2000
from 11,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,292 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Poquoson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,972
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,920 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,194
+102%since 2000
from $25,336 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−7%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,707
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+35%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(11,048)
Black0.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(122)
Asian1.6%(182)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(944)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(11,037)
Black1.9%(238)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(525)
Asian1.7%(217)
Other4.9%(622)
Diversity Score29.1%(3,675)
Diversity Score
29
+256%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poquoson, Virginia?

Poquoson, Virginia has about 12,639 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poquoson, Virginia?

The typical household in Poquoson, Virginia earns about $120,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poquoson, Virginia expensive?

In Poquoson, Virginia, the median home is worth about $400,300, and the typical rent is about $1,707 a month.

How educated are people in Poquoson, Virginia?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Poquoson, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poquoson, Virginia?

About 4.5% of people in Poquoson, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poquoson, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Poquoson, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,634 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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