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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Poquoson

Virginia · 11,005 residents · 15.357 sq mi
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Poquoson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,236. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $113,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,005
−5%vs 2000
vs 11,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
717 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Poquoson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,236
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,920 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,930
−33%vs 2000
vs $25,336 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$113,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $149,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$574
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $697 in 2000
US average: $450
82.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
17.3% rent
2.6
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(10,775)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(46)
Asian1.3%(147)
Other0.5%(53)
Diversity Score6.1%(675)
6
−25%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Poquoson, Virginia?

Poquoson, Virginia has about 11,005 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Poquoson, Virginia?

The typical household in Poquoson, Virginia earns about $43,236 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 $113,200, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Poquoson, Virginia?

About 29.4% 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 2.8% of people in Poquoson, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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