CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Poquoson

Virginia · 12,150 residents · 15.357 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Virginia Beach metro area
Compare
The short version

Poquoson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,315. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,200. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,150
+5%since 2000
from 11,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
791 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+10%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Poquoson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,315
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,920 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,840
+45%since 2000
from $25,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+57%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Poquoson on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(11,398)
Black0.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(221)
Asian2.1%(259)
Other0.9%(112)
Diversity Score13.4%(1,627)
Diversity Score
13
+64%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Poquoson

Teton County
Pop 13,254
Mono County
Pop 12,505
Ketchikan Gateway
Pop 13,549
Pitkin County
Pop 16,625
Places similar to Poquoson
Head to head

Compare Poquoson to nearby counties

POQUOSON VS
Hampton
Income$69,621−17%
Home value$245,700−25%
Population137,315+933%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POQUOSON VS
York County
Income$109,956+30%
Home value$433,200+33%
Population71,374+437%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POQUOSON VS
Newport News
Income$69,634−17%
Home value$260,600−20%
Population183,230+1278%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
POQUOSON VS
Norfolk
Income$66,109−22%
Home value$289,900−11%
Population231,013+1638%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Poquoson, Virginia?

Poquoson, Virginia has about 12,150 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poquoson, Virginia?

The typical household in Poquoson, Virginia earns about $84,315 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 $326,200, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Poquoson, Virginia?

About 36.0% 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 4.9% 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 1,145 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

4 census tracts
Census Tract 3402Census Tract 3403Census Tract 3401Census Tract 9901
1 ZIP code
ZIP 23662
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Virginia
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →