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Poquoson, Virginia Demographics 2026

Poquoson, Virginia has a population of 12,556, the 106th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $120,919 and the median home value is $403,000. The poverty rate is 5.8%.

Poquoson Quick Facts

Population 12,556
Median Household Income $120,919
Median Home Value $403,000
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Unemployment Rate 1.8%
Median Age 41.4 years
Homeownership Rate 85.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.1%
High School Graduation 97.2%
Cities/Places 0
Population 12,556 106th of 133
Median Income $120,919 33% higher than state
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Unemployment 1.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.7%
$25K-$50K 10.4%
$50K-$100K 24.6%
$100K+ 57.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
1.0%
$10K-$15K
3.1%
$15K-$20K
1.8%
$20K-$25K
1.8%
$25K-$30K
2.0%
$30K-$35K
1.3%
$35K-$40K
2.5%
$40K-$45K
3.1%
$45K-$50K
1.6%
$50K-$60K
5.9%
$60K-$75K
5.6%
$75K-$100K
13.1%
$100K-$125K
9.1%
$125K-$150K
13.2%
$150K-$200K
17.5%
$200K+
17.5%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%
66.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

21out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

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Population Overview

Poquoson is located in Virginia with a total population of 12,556. It is the 106th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Poquoson 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 is $120,919. This is 33% higher than the state median of $90,974. It is also 54% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Poquoson come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Poquoson, Virginia?

Poquoson has a population of 12,556, making it the 106th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Poquoson?

The median household income in Poquoson is $120,919 with a poverty rate of 5.8%.

How many cities are in Poquoson, Virginia?

Poquoson contains 0 Census-designated places.