Poquoson: Demographics & People
About 12,639 people live in Poquoson, in 4,728 households. Population grew 0.7% from 12,556 (2022) to 12,639 (2024). Median age 41.2 years. (3.4y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 87% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.14). 80% of households are family-led. County is gaining 326 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 33% adult obesity, 11% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 20% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 74 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.7% from 12,556 (2022) to 12,639 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~12,722 (extrapolated at 0.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 12,834.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 12,460 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 12,556 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 12,639 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 12,639 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 12,834 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.2y is 2.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| 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 |
| Population under 18 | 2,906 |
| Median age | 41.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · 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). The Simpson diversity index is 0.14 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 11,555 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 209 |
| Asian residents | 225 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 490 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 14.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 92.6% |
| 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%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.3% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 7,489 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 4,437 |
| Share born in this state | 59.3% |
| Share born in another state | 40.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 35.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 576 |
| From Europe | 200 |
| From Africa | 231 |
| From Latin America | 17 |
Households & Family Composition
4,728 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 80% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 3,757 families, 35% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,872 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 3,757 |
| Married couples with children | 1,329 |
| Single-parent households | 105 |
| Average household size | 2.68 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 3.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 213 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 12 |
| Family households | 3,805 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 80.5% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 4,728 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 326 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.8% |
|---|---|
| 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 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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.
| Residents with a disability | 869 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.1% |
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. 71 residents live in group quarters (0.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 71 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51735 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 735 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Poquoson City |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 5.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 3.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 9.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51735 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Poquoson city |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 320 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51735 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Poquoson city |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 49.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 43.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 0.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 12,271 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 12,639, stable, established, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 12,639 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Poquoson city |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade