County · Virginia
Poquoson city, Virginia
Poquoson city, Virginia. Poquoson city had 13,292 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 51735.
Poquoson city is one of the 18 counties of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Poquoson city is the same area as Poquoson: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,292
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,460 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,639
Median household income
$120,972
±$13,412 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$400,300
±$23,247 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,707
±$129 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Poquoson city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,460 residents in Poquoson city. The Census Bureau estimates 13,292 for July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,639 over 15 square miles of land.
| Measure | Poquoson city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,639 | 8,705,170 | +549 |
| Households | 4,728±108 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.06 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,971±21 | 3,684,756 | +170 |
Poquoson city's population since 2000
From 11,566 in 2000 to 13,292 in 2025: up 14.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Poquoson city?
Poquoson city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Poquoson with 13,292 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Poquoson | 12,460 | $120,972 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Poquoson city?
The median resident of Poquoson city is 41.2 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.2%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Poquoson city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2±1.1 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0%±0.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±0.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% | 11.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.3%±1.3 pts | 58.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 18.3% | +0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1%±1.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.1%±2.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.5%±1.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.3%±3.9 pts | 42.2% | −5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.4%±2.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Poquoson city earn?
Half of Poquoson city's 4,728 households earn less than $120,972 a year (±$13,412), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $119,523 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Poquoson city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,972±$13,412 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $139,367±$10,944 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,194±$3,857 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8%±3.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7%±2.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Poquoson city?
Owners occupy 84.6% of Poquoson city's occupied homes and renters 15.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $400,300 by its owner (±$23,247). The median renter pays $1,707 a month including utilities, and 53.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Poquoson city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $400,300±$23,247 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,707±$129 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.3%±15.5 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,368±$110 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.6%±4.0 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,971±21 | 3,684,756 | +170 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8%±7.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.6%±3.5 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5%±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Poquoson city building?
Builders took permits for 98 new housing units across Poquoson city in 2025 (98 single-family), 7.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Poquoson city get to work?
79.6% of Poquoson city's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Poquoson city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7%±2.6 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6%±4.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±3.0 pts | 18.3% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min±2.5 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Poquoson city's census tracts?
Poquoson city is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $102,414 (Tract 3403) to $159,310 (Tract 3401).
| Tract 340151735340100 | 3,588±407 | $159,310 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 340251735340200 | 4,719±504 | $104,359 |
| Tract 340351735340300 | 4,332±560 | $102,414 |
| Tract 990151735990100 | 0±13 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Poquoson city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 106th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 133 |
| Median household income | 10th of 133 |
| Median home value | 25th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 131st of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 133 |
| Median age | 75th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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