Poquoson city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Poquoson city is located in Virginia with a total population of 12,556. It is the 106th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Poquoson city is 41.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Poquoson city is $120,919. This is 33% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 54% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $403,000. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Poquoson city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.8% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

40.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.2%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.