Poquoson city: Demographics & People
Poquoson city's population stands at 12,639 people, in 4,728 households. Median age 41.2 years. (3.4y older than Virginia). Population is 4% Hispanic or Latino and 2% Black. County is gaining 326 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 74 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 12,639; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 12,639 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 12,460 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 41.2y is 2.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 12,639 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,906 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 2,136.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 5,123.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,474 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 23.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 16.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 40.5% |
| Median age | 41.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 12,639 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 12,639 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 11,384 |
| Black residents | 238 |
| Asian residents | 217 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 86 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 97 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 617 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 525 |
| Diversity Index | 18.6% |
| Asian population | 1.7% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 1.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.2% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 14.0% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 12,639 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 12,142 |
| Residents born in this state | 7,489 |
| Residents born in another state | 4,437 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 1,766 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 564 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 216 |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
4,728 households.
| Family households | 3,805 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 4,728 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 326 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 13,554 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 13,228 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 326 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 12,433 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 1,474 |
| Pct With Disability | 11.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 71 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 12,547 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 10,812 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 495 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 833 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 245 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 162 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,735 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 13.8% |
| Pct White | 90.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29