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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Poquoson

Virginia · 11,566 residents · 15.357 sq mi
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Poquoson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,920. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $149,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,566
+5%since 1990
from 11,005 in 1990
1990 – 2025
753 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 717 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+12%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Poquoson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,920
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,236 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,336
+50%since 1990
from $16,930 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$149,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $113,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$697
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $574 in 1990
US average: $602
84.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
15.9% rent
2.5
−6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(10,775)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(46)
Asian1.3%(147)
Diversity Score6.1%(675)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(11,048)
Black0.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(122)
Asian1.6%(182)
Diversity Score8.2%(944)
8
+33%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poquoson, Virginia?

Poquoson, Virginia has about 11,566 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Poquoson, Virginia?

The typical household in Poquoson, Virginia earns about $60,920 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 $149,800, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Poquoson, Virginia?

About 31.6% 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 561 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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