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Crime in Poquoson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Poquoson. Key points include:
There were 125 total crimes in Poquoson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Poquoson is 977.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Poquoson is 312.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Poquoson is 664.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Poquoson is -53.88% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Poquoson Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Poquoson / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 125 | 977.5 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 312.8 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 273.7 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 85 | 664.7 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 86.0 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 70 | 547.4 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 31.3 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Poquoson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Poquoson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Poquoson is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Poquoson is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Poquoson is $462,479.
The median income in Poquoson is $120,972.
Poquoson's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Poquoson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Poquoson | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 180 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Poquoson, VA Weather
The average high in Poquoson is 68.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.7 inches of precipitation each year with 4.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Poquoson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Poquoson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Poquoson
The current population in Poquoson is 12,639. The population has increased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,639 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 12,556 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 12,479 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 12,382 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 12,121 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 12,090 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 12,039 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 12,022 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 12,068 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 12,077 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 12,103 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,117 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 12,110 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 12,097 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 12,099 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Poquoson
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Poquoson is:
87.3% White with 11,037 White residents.
1.9% African American with 238 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 217 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 75 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 530 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 525 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Poquoson
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Poquoson is 49.2% female with 6,219 female residents.
Poquoson is 50.8% male with 6,419 male residents.
| Gender | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Poquoson for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Poquoson completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Poquoson completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Poquoson completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Poquoson completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Poquoson completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Poquoson completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Poquoson completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Poquoson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Poquoson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Poquoson, Virginia
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1.5% of households in Poquoson earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Poquoson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Poquoson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.2% of households in Poquoson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Poquoson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Poquoson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Poquoson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.2% of households in Poquoson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.1% of households in Poquoson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.9% of households in Poquoson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.2% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.2% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.1% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.9% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
