Poquoson city, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51735 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 12,639 #2,305 / 3,222
28th
Median Household Income $120,972 +61.0% #54 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 41.2 years +5.9% #1,760 / 3,222
45th
Median Home Value $400,300 +42.0% #287 / 3,222
91th
Median Gross Rent $1,707 +46.8% #139 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 4.5% -64.4% #21 / 3,222
99th

Demographics

Poquoson city has a population of 12,639, making it the #2,305 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Poquoson city is $120,972, ranking #54 out of 3,222 counties — 61.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.5% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$120,972 +61.0% vs nat'l
Rank #54 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$51,194 +24.1% vs nat'l
Rank #200 of 3,222
94th percentile
Poverty Rate
4.5% −64.4% vs nat'l
Rank #21 of 3,222
99th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.6% vs nat'l
Rank #723 of 3,222
78th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.3% +7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #411 of 3,222
87th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.3 min +9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #826 of 3,222
74th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Poquoson city is $400,300 (+42.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,707/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.6%.

Median Home Value
$400,300 +42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #287 of 3,222
91th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,707 +46.8% vs nat'l
Rank #139 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.6% +31.4% vs nat'l
Rank #143 of 3,222
96th percentile
84.6% Homeownership

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Health

97.7% of residents in Poquoson city have health insurance coverage, which is 6.6% above the national rate.

97.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.7% +6.6% vs nat'l
Rank #23 of 3,222
99th percentile

About Poquoson city, Virginia

Poquoson city, Virginia has a total population of 12,639, making it the 2,305th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Poquoson city is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Poquoson city is $120,972, which ranks #54 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 61.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Poquoson city is $400,300, 42.0% above the national median. Renters in Poquoson city pay a median gross rent of $1,707 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Poquoson city, 36.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.

Poquoson city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%).

All data for Poquoson city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.