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Poquoson, VA

Founded 1630Elev. 3 m
Population
12,556
Median home
$403,000
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Poquoson

With about 12,556 residents, Poquoson is one of Virginia's notable places. Poquoson was founded in 1630. The median age is 41.4 and the median household income is $120,919. Homes carry a median value of $403,000, and about 85% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.8%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,556
Median age
41.4
Median household income
$120,919
Per-capita income
$49,935
Poverty rate
5.8%
High-school grad or higher
97.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
Unemployment
1.8%
Avg. commute
25.9 min
Work from home
11.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Black1.7%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.1%
Sales & office21.6%
Production, transportation & material moving10.1%
Service9.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$403,000
Median gross rent
$1,634/mo
Owner-occupied
85.2%
Median year built
1977
Households
4,657
Avg. household size
2.68

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Poquoson has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading92%
Math92%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

POQUOSON HIGHHighGrades 912
POQUOSON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 68
Poquoson ElementaryElementaryGrades 35
POQUOSON PRIMARYElementaryGrades -12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime47% below national
Poquoson206
Virginia243
United States386
8% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime63% below national
Poquoson727
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
5% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Poquoson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Poquoson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Poquoson County
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Low
Cold waveVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low
HailVery Low
Heat waveVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Poquoson is in Poquoson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Poquoson was founded in 1630. Elevation ~3 m.

Population trend
13K12K12,55620102024
Map of Poquoson
Poquoson, VA
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Poquoson, VA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Poquoson, Virginia.

Thomas Sherwood Taylor Jr, 56ABSCONDER
Poquoson · Poquoson City County · 23662
AKA Thomas Sherewood Taylor, Thomas Taylor
Richard Eugene White, 79ABSCONDER
Poquoson · Poquoson City County · 23662

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Poquoson — frequently asked

What is the population of Poquoson, Virginia?
Poquoson has a population of about 12,556, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Poquoson?
The median home value in Poquoson is $403,000, and the median gross rent is $1,634/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Poquoson safe? What is the crime rate?
Poquoson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 206 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Poquoson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Poquoson County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, cold wave.
How many schools are in Poquoson?
Poquoson has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Poquoson?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Poquoson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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