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A true suburban city comprised of beautiful homes with large yards and friendly neighbors, Poquoson is noted for its rural lifestyle and excellent schools. Residents generally work in neighboring cities and counties and typically maintain the region’s highest median income.
Poquoson, Virginia attracts new residents for many reasons. The City is in close proximity to major employment sites including military bases, The Newport News Shipyard, and NASA. Poquoson has a small town ambiance with friendly neighbors who have a widespread awareness in the well being of the City and their families.
Population
| Total Population |
11,763
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| Population Density |
758 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
5,786
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| Male Population |
5,977
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| Median Age |
42.78 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
73%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
MEDICAL CAREERS INSTITUTE
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| Distance to MEDICAL CAREERS INSTITUTE |
6 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to HAMPTON UNIVERSITY |
8 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
4,446
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| Family Households |
3,561
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| Average Family Size |
2.97
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| Average Household Income |
$83,772
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| Median Household Income |
$74,753
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
73%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.30
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.30
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.29
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.32
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.30
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| Robbery Risk |
0.10
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.81
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.23
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.14
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.36
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.09
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
85.2° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
32° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
47.9 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
81% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
5%
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| Nearest Airport |
NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMSBURG INTERNATIONAL
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| Distance to NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMSBURG INTERNATIONAL |
7 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
NORFOLK TIDES (AAA)
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| Distance to NORFOLK TIDES (AAA) |
21 Miles
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Community data provided by
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 23662 | 306 | $325,935 | $355,912 |
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