Poquoson, VA is a small city located on the Hampton Roads harbor near the Chesapeake Bay. With a population of 12,382 and a population density of 797 people per square mile, Poquoson is an attractive place to live and visit. The city is full of local businesses including several restaurants such as Mama's Kitchen and Kelly's Tavern, as well as unique shops like Attic Treasures Antiques & Collectibles. Outdoor activities are plentiful throughout all four seasons in Poquoson - in the summer visitors can enjoy kayaking and fishing at Messick Point Marina or take a walk along the miles of trails at War Hill Park. Other organizations in town include the Poquoson Public Library and Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 8252. Local sporting events held in Poquoson include football games played by Poquoson High School and youth soccer tournaments held at Messick Point Park.
The population in Poquoson is 12,382. There are 805 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Poquoson is 43, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Poquoson is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Poquoson
- 68.7% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 32.2% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Poquoson
- 92.3% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander