Poquoson, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Poquoson, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,090
Unemployment
2.0%
Poverty
5.6%
Median Home
$323,100
Median Income
$97,118
Median Rent
$1,222
Poquoson SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
7
Poquoson, VA Crime Report
114
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
940.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-62.04%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Poquoson / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114 | 940.1 | 1,850.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 189.7 | 208.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.2 | 41.3 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 131.9 | 128.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 91 | 750.5 | 1,642.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 18 | 148.4 | 162.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 72 | 593.8 | 1,359.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 8.2 | 120.3 | 219.9 |
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 | 107 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 150 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
Poquoson, VA Photos
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 61.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.1% | 18.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Poquoson
| Gender | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Poquoson for adults over 25
| Education | Poquoson | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 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 | 2.9% | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.1% | 17.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.3% | 10.9% | 7.7% |
