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Poquoson

County:
Poquoson city
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.357
State:
Virginia

Poquoson is a city located in Poquoson city, Virginia. Poquoson has a 2026 population of 13,044. It is also the county seat of Poquoson city. Poquoson is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 4.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,473 in 2020.

The median household income in Poquoson is $120,972 with a poverty rate of 4.49%. The median age in Poquoson is 41.2 years: 40.8 years for males, and 42 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.2 males.

13K
Total Population
849
Density (mi²)
95 0.73%
Growth

Poquoson Population

Poquoson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,044950.73%
202512,949950.74%
202412,8542411.91%
202312,613-11-0.09%
202212,624-5-0.04%
202112,6291751.41%
202012,4732452%
201912,228900.74%
201812,138970.81%
201712,0411010.85%
201611,940-78-0.65%
201512,018130.11%
201412,005-88-0.73%
201312,093-22-0.18%
201212,115720.6%
201112,043-105-0.86%
201012,148-2-0.02%
200011,5665615.1%
199011,0052,27926.12%
19808,7263,28560.37%
19705,4411,16327.19%
19604,2784,0782039%
194020000%

Median Age

Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 40.8 years

Poquoson Adults

There are 9,733 adults, (2,474 of whom are seniors) in Poquoson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,220 (49.2%)
Male: 6,419 (50.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Poquoson includes 90.07% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,38490.07%
Two or more races6174.88%
Black or African American2381.88%
Asian2171.72%
Other race970.77%
Native American860.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3472.75%
Two or more races870.69%
Native American690.55%
Other race220.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,03787.32%
Two or more races5304.19%
Black or African American2381.88%
Asian2171.72%
Other race750.59%
Native American170.13%

Poquoson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Poquoson 's average per capita income is $65,135. Household income levels show a median of $120,972. The poverty rate stands at 4.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$148,750-
Families$130,721$153,537
Households$120,972$139,367
Non Families$63,554$70,273

$65,135

Average Income

$120,972

Median Household Income

4.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)