Poquoson, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Poquoson city County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
12,556
Population
817/sq mi density
$120,919
Median Income
$49,935 per capita
$403,000
Home Value
$463,662 Zillow
$1,634
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
321
Violent Crime/100K
696 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,919 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$403,000 home value, $1,634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,556
Census 2023
Population Density
817
per square mile
Land Area
78.4
square miles (203.1 km²)
Median Age
41.4 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.4%
Spanish
4.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.0%
Veterans
15.9%
165% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.7%
18% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.8%
67% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.352
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,556 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 817 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 78.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.0% |
| Veterans | 15.9% |
| Disability | 10.7% |
| Health Insurance | 97.2% |
| Uninsured | 2.8% |
| Broadband Access | 93.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.352 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |