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Poquoson

Virginia · 12,460 residents · 15.357 sq mi
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Poquoson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $344,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,460
+8%since 2000
from 11,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
811 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+10%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Poquoson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,696
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,920 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,260
+67%since 2000
from $25,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+39%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(10,937)
Black0.9%(107)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(463)
Asian2%(253)
Other2.8%(351)
Diversity Score22.7%(2,828)
Segregation Score15.7%(1,952)
Diversity Score
23
+178%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poquoson, Virginia?

Poquoson, Virginia has about 12,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poquoson, Virginia?

The typical household in Poquoson, Virginia earns about $100,696 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 $344,300, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Poquoson, Virginia?

About 42.9% 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 5.0% 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 1,455 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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