Poquoson, VA Demographics

A map of Poquoson's Population by Race

Poquoson, Virginia has an estimated population of 12,639, a slight increase from the 12,460 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poquoson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poquoson has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Poquoson, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poquoson is ranked the 106th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Poquoson was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poquoson's White Population

11,037 residents of Poquoson, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poquoson is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Poquoson ranks 174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquoson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Poquoson's population has decreased from 87.8% to 87.3%.

Poquoson is more White than neighboring Hampton (35.2% White), Bethel Manor (45.4% White), Norfolk (41.2% White), Gloucester Point (74.9% White), and Newport News (39.2% White).

Poquoson's Black Population

238 residents of Poquoson, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poquoson is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Poquoson ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquoson's Black population has grown by an estimated 122.4%. Black residents' share of Poquoson's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.

Poquoson is less Black than neighboring Hampton (48.1% Black), Bethel Manor (25.8% Black), Norfolk (38.9% Black), Gloucester Point (13.3% Black), and Newport News (40.6% Black).

Poquoson's Asian Population

217 residents of Poquoson, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poquoson is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Poquoson ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquoson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Asian residents' share of Poquoson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Poquoson is more Asian than neighboring Bethel Manor (0.8% Asian), and Gloucester Point (1.4% Asian). Poquoson is less Asian than neighboring Hampton (2.2% Asian), Norfolk (3.6% Asian), and Newport News (3.3% Asian).

Poquoson's Hispanic Population

525 residents of Poquoson, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poquoson is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Poquoson ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquoson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Poquoson's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.2%.

Poquoson is less Hispanic than neighboring Hampton (6.9% Hispanic), Bethel Manor (20.3% Hispanic), Norfolk (10.1% Hispanic), Gloucester Point (6.2% Hispanic), and Newport News (10.8% Hispanic).

Poquoson's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Poquoson, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poquoson is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Poquoson ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquoson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poquoson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Poquoson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel Manor (0.6% Native American/Other), and Gloucester Point (0.2% Native American/Other). Poquoson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton (1.2% Native American/Other), Norfolk (0.9% Native American/Other), and Newport News (1.1% Native American/Other).

Poquoson's Multiracial Population

530 residents of Poquoson, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poquoson is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Poquoson ranks 247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquoson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Poquoson's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.2%.

Poquoson is more Multiracial than neighboring Gloucester Point (4% Multiracial). Poquoson is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton (6.3% Multiracial), Bethel Manor (7.2% Multiracial), Norfolk (5.3% Multiracial), and Newport News (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.