Poquoson, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Poquoson, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,121
Unemployment
1.7%
Poverty
5.0%
Median Home
$344,300
Median Income
$100,696
Median Rent
$1,383
Poquoson SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
6
Poquoson, VA Crime Report
121
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
985.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.98%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Poquoson / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 121 | 985.7 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 228.1 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.1 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 171.1 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 93 | 757.6 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 6 | 48.9 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 86 | 700.6 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 8.1 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Poquoson, VA Cost Of Living
113
Poquoson's Overall Cost Of Living
Poquoson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Poquoson | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 152 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Poquoson in Virginia
Map Of Poquoson, VA
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Population over time in Poquoson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,121 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 12,039 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,022 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 12,068 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 12,077 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,103 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 12,117 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,110 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 12,097 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 12,099 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Poquoson
| Race | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.5% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Poquoson
| Gender | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Poquoson for adults over 25
| Education | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Poquoson, Virginia
| Income | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.9% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.7% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.8% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.0% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
