Poquoson is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 12,582 people and three associated neighborhoods, Poquoson is the 65th largest community in Virginia. Poquoson home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Poquoson real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some cities, Poquoson isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Poquoson are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Poquoson is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Poquoson who work in office and administrative support (14.47%), management occupations (14.07%), and healthcare (8.52%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Poquoson, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. Also of interest is that Poquoson has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 10.35% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Poquoson is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Poquoson’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about Poquoson is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. As is often the case in a small city, Poquoson doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Poquoson is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 38.45% of adults in Poquoson have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Poquoson in 2022 was $47,329, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,316 for a family of four. The people who call Poquoson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Poquoson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Poquoson include English, German, Irish, Italian, and European. The most common language spoken in Poquoson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Korean.
