Poquoson, Virginia
Poquoson: Messick Point-the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Poquoson: Working Boats in Poquoson Harbor
Poquoson: Remains of pier at Amory's Wharf
Poquoson: Sunrise at Messick Point-Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Poquoson: The pier at the end of Messic road after an ice storm.
Poquoson: Forgotten boat at Messick Point
Poquoson: Clam Shell at Amory's Wharf
Poquoson: Shanty and pier near York Haven Marina
Poquoson: Sailing around Poquoson
Poquoson: Mountain of Clam Shells
Poquoson: Amory's Wharf
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Population change since 2000: +8.8%
Males: 6,330 | (50.3%) |
Females: 6,252 | (49.7%) |
Median resident age: | 42.7 years |
Virginia median age: | 39.0 years |
Zip codes: 23662.
Poquoson: | $112,697 |
VA: | $85,873 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,318 (it was $25,336 in 2000)
Poquoson city income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $437,699 (it was $149,800 in 2000)
Poquoson: | $437,699 |
VA: | $365,700 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $452,876; detached houses: $458,911; townhouses or other attached units: $261,432
Median gross rent in 2022: $1,585.
(4.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.8% for Black residents, 16.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.2% for two or more races residents)
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Poquoson, VA
- 11,01187.6%White alone
- 4433.5%Hispanic
- 3873.1%Two or more races
- 2682.1%Asian alone
- 2241.8%Black alone
- 750.6%Other race alone
- 140.1%American Indian alone
Races in Poquoson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Poquoson, Virginia as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Poquoson is 1,527 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
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Murders (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
Rapes (per 100,000) | 4 (33.6) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (8.1) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (16.5) | 3 (24.8) | 1 (8.3) | 3 (25.1) | 3 (25.0) | 6 (50.0) | 6 (49.5) | 6 (48.9) | 4 (32.6) | 4 (31.4) |
Robberies (per 100,000) | 1 (8.4) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (16.3) | 2 (16.5) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (8.3) | 1 (8.4) | 2 (16.7) | 1 (8.3) | 1 (8.2) | 1 (8.1) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (23.6) |
Assaults (per 100,000) | 23 (193.2) | 8 (65.8) | 5 (40.7) | 11 (90.7) | 15 (123.9) | 8 (66.1) | 8 (66.7) | 16 (133.6) | 14 (116.9) | 13 (108.2) | 16 (131.9) | 22 (179.2) | 13 (106.1) | 14 (109.9) |
Burglaries (per 100,000) | 24 (201.6) | 20 (164.6) | 39 (317.2) | 25 (206.1) | 14 (115.6) | 18 (148.8) | 19 (158.5) | 38 (317.3) | 34 (283.8) | 19 (158.2) | 18 (148.4) | 6 (48.9) | 14 (114.3) | 9 (70.7) |
Thefts (per 100,000) | 131 (1,101) | 107 (880.7) | 103 (837.7) | 134 (1,105) | 119 (982.8) | 66 (545.5) | 123 (1,026) | 129 (1,077) | 149 (1,244) | 82 (682.7) | 73 (602.0) | 86 (700.6) | 35 (285.6) | 48 (376.8) |
Auto thefts (per 100,000) | 10 (84.0) | 9 (74.1) | 5 (40.7) | 6 (49.5) | 4 (33.0) | 8 (66.1) | 6 (50.0) | 4 (33.4) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (25.0) | 1 (8.2) | 1 (8.1) | 2 (16.3) | 4 (31.4) |
Arson (per 100,000) | 4 (33.6) | 1 (8.2) | 1 (8.1) | 4 (33.0) | 2 (16.5) | 1 (8.3) | 2 (16.7) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (8.3) | 1 (8.3) | 1 (8.2) | 2 (16.3) | 2 (16.3) | 7 (55.0) |
City-Data.com crime index | 132.9 | 65.8 | 78.5 | 85.6 | 88.0 | 70.6 | 78.6 | 117.2 | 118.0 | 104.5 | 103.6 | 109.5 | 68.1 | 76.7 |
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Crime rate in Poquoson detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 28 (27 officers - 20 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.20 |
Virginia average: | 2.24 |
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Poquoson, VA City Guides:
Ancestries: English (22.7%), American (17.6%), European (9.8%), Irish (8.4%), German (5.2%), Italian (4.5%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated in 1952
Elevation: 9 feet
Land area: 15.5 square miles.
Population density: 811 people per square mile (low).
584 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 1.6% Europe, 0.7% Latin America).
This city: | 4.6% |
Virginia: | 12.6% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,527 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,886 (0.9%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (6.8 miles , pop. 146,437).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (18.2 miles , pop. 234,403).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (209.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 37.13 N, Longitude: 76.37 W
Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,231 (-25.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,577 (24.5%)
Area code commonly used in this area: 757
Poquoson, Virginia accommodation & food services, waste management - Economy and Business Data
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 15 buildings, average cost: $297,600
- 2021: 19 buildings, average cost: $241,600
- 2020: 25 buildings, average cost: $200,600
- 2019: 26 buildings, average cost: $198,000
- 2018: 27 buildings, average cost: $265,800
- 2017: 30 buildings, average cost: $281,300
- 2016: 40 buildings, average cost: $257,500
- 2015: 18 buildings, average cost: $252,500
- 2014: 24 buildings, average cost: $179,100
- 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $223,500
- 2012: 14 buildings, average cost: $268,500
- 2011: 17 buildings, average cost: $282,100
- 2010: 14 buildings, average cost: $283,600
- 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $274,100
- 2008: 26 buildings, average cost: $241,200
- 2007: 59 buildings, average cost: $256,500
- 2006: 62 buildings, average cost: $250,500
- 2005: 90 buildings, average cost: $238,200
- 2004: 65 buildings, average cost: $198,700
- 2003: 56 buildings, average cost: $215,500
- 2002: 50 buildings, average cost: $198,000
- 2001: 50 buildings, average cost: $196,900
- 2000: 20 buildings, average cost: $152,700
- 1999: 51 buildings, average cost: $166,600
- 1998: 40 buildings, average cost: $150,600
- 1997: 42 buildings, average cost: $153,200
Here: | 2.3% |
Virginia: | 2.7% |
Population change in the 1990s: +527 (+4.8%).
- Public administration (12.0%)
- Construction (10.3%)
- Educational services (9.5%)
- Health care (9.0%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (6.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
- Transportation equipment (5.4%)
- Construction (16.4%)
- Public administration (15.1%)
- Transportation equipment (9.0%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (8.8%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
- Health care (3.5%)
- Educational services (3.2%)
- Educational services (16.8%)
- Health care (15.3%)
- Public administration (8.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
- Finance & insurance (4.7%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
- Social assistance (3.7%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
- Engineers (4.1%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (2.9%)
- Computer specialists (2.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
- Engineers (6.7%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
- Computer specialists (3.7%)
- Electricians (3.6%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.7%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
- Registered nurses (5.7%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
- Health technologists and technicians (3.3%)
Average climate in Poquoson, Virginia
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
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Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 58.4. This is better than average.
City: | 58.4 |
U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.230. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City: | 0.230 |
U.S.: | 0.251 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.44. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City: | 3.44 |
U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.618. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City: | 0.618 |
U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City: | 32.9 |
U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 13.0. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City: | 13.0 |
U.S.: | 19.2 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City: | 7.05 |
U.S.: | 8.11 |
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 0.00183. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.
City: | 0.00183 |
U.S.: | 0.00931 |
Tornado activity:
Poquoson-area historical tornado activity is near Virginia state average. It is 28% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/5/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Poquoson city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 10/14/1986, a category F3 tornado 31.7 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Poquoson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 101.1 miles away from Poquoson center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 103.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 104.6 miles away from Poquoson center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 265.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 102.2 miles away from Poquoson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)
Hospitals and medical centers in Poquoson:
- BAYSIDE OF POQUOSON CONVAL CTR (1 VANTAGE DR)
- GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-BAYSIDE OF POQUOSON (1 VANTAGE DR)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Poquoson:
- ARC OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA SAUNDERS HOUSE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; HAMPTON, VA)
- CHESAPEAKE THE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NEWPORT NEWS, VA)
- REGENCY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GRAFTON, VA)
- RIVERSIDE HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; NEWPORT NEWS, VA)
- SENTARA CAREPLEX HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; HAMPTON, VA)
- RIVERSIDE BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH CENTER (Hospital, about 6 miles away; HAMPTON, VA)
- COLISEUM PARK (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HAMPTON, VA)
Amtrak stations near Poquoson:
- 9 miles: NEWPORT NEWS (9304 WARWICK BLVD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
- 20 miles: NORFOLK (MONTICELLO AVE. & VA. BEACH BLVD.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
Operable nuclear power plants near Poquoson:
- 8 miles: Surry 1 and 2 in Newport News, VA.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Poquoson:
- Thomas Nelson Community College (about 6 miles; Hampton, VA; Full-time enrollment: 7,056)
- Hampton University (about 8 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)
- Christopher Newport University (about 8 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 5,061)
- Old Dominion University (about 18 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)
- Tidewater Community College (about 21 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 20,975)
- Norfolk State University (about 21 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 6,032)
- College of William and Mary (about 21 miles; Williamsburg, VA; FT enrollment: 7,617)
Public high school in Poquoson:
- POQUOSON HIGH (Students: 915, Location: 51 ODD RD, Grades: 9-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Poquoson:
- POQUOSON MIDDLE (Students: 613, Location: 985 POQUOSON AVE, Grades: 6-8)
- POQUOSON ELEM (Students: 538, Location: 1033 POQUOSON AVE, Grades: 3-5)
- POQUOSON PRIMARY (Students: 435, Location: 19 ODD RD, Grades: PK-2)
User-submitted facts and corrections:
- ADD: Saint Basil the Great Orthodox Church, 1022 Poquoson Ave. Poquoson VA 23662-1720 Telephone 757 233-4159, to your list of churches. Thank you
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Poquoson: Griffins Beach (A), Hunts Wharf (B), Rens Wharf (C), Cedar Landing (D), Amorys Wharf (E), Back Landing (F), Poquoson City Fire and Rescue Station 2 (G), Poquoson City Fire and Rescue Station 1 (H), Poquoson City Fire and Rescue Administration (I), Poquoson Public Library (J), Golden Living Center Bayside Convalescent Center (K), Poquoson Police Department (L). Display/hide their locations on the map
Shopping Center: Wythe Creek Plaza Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Churches in Poquoson include: Bible Baptist Church (A), Victory Christian Center (B), Poquoson Baptist Church (C), Tabernacle United Methodist Church (D), Trinity United Methodist Church (E), Emmaus Church (F), United Temple (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Eastern Cemetery (1), Western Cemetery (2), Trinity Cemetery (3), Emmaus Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and swamps: Flat Gut (A), Fire Pine Creek (B), Big Salt Marsh (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Rivers and creeks: Roberts Creek (A), Lyons Creek (B), Long Creek (C), Fore Landing Creek (D), Cedar Creek (E), Back River (F), Watts Creek (G), Topping Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Poquoson: Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Birthplace of: Chad Carlson - College football player (Virginia Tech Hokies).
This city: | 2.7 people |
Virginia: | 2.5 people |
This city: | 79.2% |
Whole state: | 67.0% |
This city: | 3.7% |
Whole state: | 5.7% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
- Gay men: 0.1% of all households
58 people in nursing homes in 2000
40 people in other group homes in 2000
Banks with branches in Poquoson (2011 data):
- Branch Banking and Trust Company: Poquoson Branch at 452 Wythe Creek Road, branch established on 1924/08/14. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Poquoson Branch at 2 Victory Boulevard, branch established on 1922/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
For population 15 years and over in Poquoson:
- Never married: 18.3%
- Now married: 68.2%
- Separated: 2.6%
- Widowed: 4.0%
- Divorced: 7.0%
For population 25 years and over in Poquoson:
- High school or higher: 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.4%
- Graduate or professional degree: 17.8%
- Unemployed: 3.2%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.3 minutes
Here: | 10.6 |
Virginia average: | 12.1 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Poquoson, VA (based on Poquoson city County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
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Mainline Protestant | 2,848 | 2 |
Evangelical Protestant | 2,024 | 7 |
Other | 139 | 1 |
Catholic | - | - |
Orthodox | - | - |
None | 7,139 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Poquoson city: | 2.54 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 2.03 / 10,000 pop. |
Poquoson city: | 0.85 / 10,000 pop. |
Virginia: | 1.43 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 1.69 / 10,000 pop. |
Virginia: | 4.03 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 9.30 / 10,000 pop. |
Virginia: | 7.65 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 9.5% |
Virginia: | 9.3% |
Here: | 27.0% |
Virginia: | 26.7% |
Health and Nutrition:
This city: | 52.8% |
Virginia: | 50.6% |
Poquoson: | 51.8% |
Virginia: | 48.6% |
Poquoson: | 28.7 |
State: | 28.6 |
This city: | 20.7% |
Virginia: | 20.2% |
This city: | 8.3% |
Virginia: | 10.5% |
This city: | 6.9 |
Virginia: | 6.8 |
Here: | 37.0% |
Virginia: | 33.5% |
Poquoson: | 59.6% |
Virginia: | 57.4% |
Poquoson: | 79.4% |
Virginia: | 80.5% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Poquoson, VA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022) | |||||
Function | Full-time employees | Monthly full-time payroll | Average yearly full-time wage | Part-time employees | Monthly part-time payroll |
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Elementary and Secondary - Instruction | 210 | $892,623 | $51,007 | 41 | $51,978 |
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total | 63 | $204,363 | $38,926 | 12 | $12,869 |
Firefighters | 32 | $168,848 | $63,318 | 0 | $0 |
Police Protection - Officers | 25 | $124,379 | $59,702 | 0 | $0 |
Financial Administration | 17 | $86,838 | $61,297 | 0 | $0 |
Streets and Highways | 16 | $68,928 | $51,696 | 0 | $0 |
Other and Unallocable | 9 | $42,523 | $56,697 | 3 | $3,752 |
Other Government Administration | 9 | $59,078 | $78,771 | 1 | $112 |
Local Libraries | 5 | $23,227 | $55,745 | 16 | $19,159 |
Sewerage | 4 | $17,770 | $53,310 | 0 | $0 |
Parks and Recreation | 4 | $19,123 | $57,369 | 2 | $268 |
Natural Resources | 3 | $11,045 | $44,180 | 0 | $0 |
Police - Other | 2 | $6,776 | $40,656 | 0 | $0 |
Solid Waste Management | 1 | $4,721 | $56,652 | 0 | $0 |
Fire - Other | 1 | $3,442 | $41,304 | 0 | $0 |
Totals for Government | 401 | $1,733,683 | $51,881 | 75 | $88,138 |
Poquoson government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):
- Construction - General - Other: $6,972,000 ($554.12)
Sewerage: $696,000 ($55.32)
Parks and Recreation: $74,000 ($5.88)
Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($1.99)
- Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $24,435,000 ($1942.06)
General - Other: $11,162,000 ($887.14)
Local Fire Protection: $3,582,000 ($284.69)
Regular Highways: $3,044,000 ($241.93)
Police Protection: $2,903,000 ($230.73)
Financial Administration: $1,380,000 ($109.68)
Sewerage: $1,189,000 ($94.50)
Central Staff Services: $906,000 ($72.01)
Libraries: $895,000 ($71.13)
Solid Waste Management: $821,000 ($65.25)
Parks and Recreation: $620,000 ($49.28)
Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $315,000 ($25.04)
General Public Buildings: $304,000 ($24.16)
Health - Other: $261,000 ($20.74)
Judicial and Legal Services: $110,000 ($8.74)
- General - Interest on Debt: $1,439,000 ($114.37)
- Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $595,000 ($47.29)
Other - Police Protection: $569,000 ($45.22)
Other - Protective Inspection and Regulations: $474,000 ($37.67)
Other - Correctional Institutions: $315,000 ($25.04)
Other - Judicial and Legal Services: $277,000 ($22.02)
Other - Solid Waste Management: $258,000 ($20.51)
Other - Health - Other: $39,000 ($3.10)
Other - Corrections: $10,000 ($0.79)
- Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $254,000 ($20.19)
Police Protection: $227,000 ($18.04)
Local Fire Protection: $214,000 ($17.01)
General Public Building: $17,000 ($1.35)
Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($0.79)
Health - Other: $3,000 ($0.24)
Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.08)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $13,847,000 ($1100.54)
Poquoson government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $1,893,000 ($150.45)
Solid Waste Management: $1,219,000 ($96.88)
Other: $439,000 ($34.89)
Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $438,000 ($34.81)
Parks and Recreation: $146,000 ($11.60)
Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $51,000 ($4.05)
Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $2,000 ($0.16)
- Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,990,000 ($158.16)
Education: $343,000 ($27.26)
Highways: $26,000 ($2.07)
- Local Intergovernmental - Education: $684,000 ($54.36)
- Miscellaneous - Rents: $191,000 ($15.18)
General Revenue - Other: $72,000 ($5.72)
Interest Earnings: $58,000 ($4.61)
Fines and Forfeits: $34,000 ($2.70)
Sale of Property: $15,000 ($1.19)
Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($0.16)
- State Intergovernmental - Education: $14,733,000 ($1170.96)
General Local Government Support: $2,803,000 ($222.78)
Highways: $1,768,000 ($140.52)
Public Welfare: $296,000 ($23.53)
- Tax - Property: $22,007,000 ($1749.09)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $943,000 ($74.95)
Other Selective Sales: $820,000 ($65.17)
Public Utilities Sales: $663,000 ($52.69)
Other: $456,000 ($36.24)
Occupation and Business License - Other: $439,000 ($34.89)
Other License: $305,000 ($24.24)
Tobacco Products Sales: $86,000 ($6.84)
Poquoson government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $41,882,000 ($3328.72)
Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $40,468,000 ($3216.34)
Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,324,000 ($820.54)
Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,909,000 ($708.08)
Poquoson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):
- Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,095,000 ($1120.25)
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $22,598,000 ($1796.06)
Businesses in Poquoson, VA | ||||
Name | Count | Name | Count | |
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7-Eleven | 2 | KFC | 1 | |
Advance Auto Parts | 1 | McDonald's | 1 | |
Blockbuster | 1 | Pizza Hut | 1 | |
Domino's Pizza | 1 | Rite Aid | 1 | |
FedEx | 1 | Subway | 1 | |
Ford | 1 | Taco Bell | 1 | |
GNC | 1 | UPS | 1 |
Strongest AM radio stations in Poquoson:
- WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
- WNIS (790 AM; 5 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
- WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WTJZ (1270 AM; 2 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WLRT (1490 AM; 1 kW; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: HAMPTON RADIO II, INC.)
- WGPL (1350 AM; 5 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA URBAN RADIO, INC.)
- WHKT (1650 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WFOG (1050 AM; 5 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Poquoson:
- WYCS (91.5 FM; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC.)
- WHRO-FM (90.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
- WHRV (89.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
- WAFX (106.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- WGH-FM (97.3 FM; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WVKL (95.7 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: ENTERCOM NORFOLK LICENSE, LLC)
- WROX-FM (96.1 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
- WHOV (88.1 FM; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: HAMPTON UNIVERSITY)
- WWSO-FM (92.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WKOC (93.7 FM; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WJCD (107.7 FM; WINDSOR, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WNOR (98.7 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- WWDE-FM (101.3 FM; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: ENTERCOM NORFOLK LICENSE, LLC)
- WAZP (90.7 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION)
- WSVY-FM (105.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPTE (94.9 FM; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; Owner: ENTERCOM NORFOLK LICENSE, LLC)
- WCMS-FM (100.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WYFI (99.7 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WNVZ (104.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: ENTERCOM NORFOLK LICENSE, LLC)
- WXEZ (94.1 FM; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Poquoson:
- W18BS (Channel 18; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
- W21AQ (Channel 21; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: THE UNION MISSION)
- WGBS-LP (Channel 7; HAMPTON, ETC., VA; Owner: JOAN AND KENNETH WRIGHT)
- WTKR (Channel 3; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
- WVEC-TV (Channel 13; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WVEC TELEVISION, INC.)
- WTVZ-TV (Channel 33; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WTVZ LICENSEE, LLC)
- WHRO-TV (Channel 15; HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC, INC.)
- WPXV (Channel 49; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
- WYSJ-CA (Channel 31; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: JBS, INC.)
- WTTD-LP (Channel 59; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WAVY-TV (Channel 10; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WGNT (Channel 27; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
- WVBT (Channel 43; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- W05BQ (Channel 5; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: THE UNION MISSION)
- WNLO-CA (Channel 45; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WJGN-CA (Channel 5; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: THE UNION MISSION)
- W56CS (Channel 56; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
- WITD-CA (Channel 23; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WJHJ-LP (Channel 39; NEWPORT NEWS, ETC., VA; Owner: JBS, INC.)
- WBTD-LP (Channel 66; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- W25CS (Channel 25; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: KM BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WKTD-CA (Channel 17; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
Poquoson fatal accident list:
Oct 25, 2019 09:43 PM, Yorktown Rd, Hunts Neck Rd, Lat: 37.138889, Lon: -76.392319, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 25, 2015 08:50 PM, Smith St, Little Florida Rd, Lat: 37.124178, Lon: -76.386456, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 25, 2015 02:38 AM, Sr-171, Lat: 37.125622, Lon: -76.375911, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 26, 1996 02:47 PM, Evanscircl, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 3, 1988 04:43 PM, Wythecrkrd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Poquoson)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
98 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
6- Poquoson Municipal Park, Municipal Drive (094369) (Lat: 37.130389 Lon: -76.377111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.3 m, Overall height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WRZ243,
Assigned Frequencies: 154.340 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2022, Expiration Date: 12/05/2032, Certifier: Frank Blount, Registrant: Apco International, Inc., 351 N Williamson Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Phone: (386) 944-2469, Email:
- 8 Victory Blvd (Lat: 37.124361 Lon: -76.395111), Call Sign: WPUC938,
Assigned Frequencies: 468.762 MHz, 468.837 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 469.462 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.662 MHz, 469.887 MHz, 457.512 MHz, 457.537 MHz, 457.562 MHz, 457.587 MHz, 457.612 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2002, Expiration Date: 02/06/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/07/2012, Certifier: Michael S Mcclellan, Registrant: Erc Parts Inc, 4001 Cobb International Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30152, Phone: (800) 241-6880, Fax: (770) 951-1875, Email:
- Lat: 37.128889 Lon: -76.376667, Call Sign: WQUD617,
Assigned Frequencies: 462.212 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2014, Expiration Date: 06/10/2024, Certifier: Joseph R Gately, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:
- Lat: 37.128889 Lon: -76.376667, Call Sign: WQUJ809,
Assigned Frequencies: 453.687 MHz, Grant Date: 07/29/2014, Expiration Date: 07/29/2024, Certifier: Joseph Gately, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:
- Lat: 37.150250 Lon: -76.407833, Call Sign: WRKT756,
Assigned Frequencies: 158.137 MHz, 158.302 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2021, Expiration Date: 02/11/2031, Certifier: Charles Blankenship, Registrant: New Wave Licensing Services, Inc., 818 Taneytown Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0910, Email:
- Lat: 37.129278 Lon: -76.363778, Call Sign: WRYH709,
Assigned Frequencies: 451.387 MHz, 451.487 MHz, 452.137 MHz, 456.487 MHz, 457.137 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2023, Expiration Date: 08/11/2033, Certifier: Josh Montalvo, Registrant: Mobile Communications Of America, 501 Industry Drive, Hampton, VA 23661, Phone: (757) 826-8210, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
102 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Poquoson)FAA Registered Aircraft:
15 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Poquoson)2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Poquoson, VA
- 31445.6%Outside Fires
- 23634.3%Structure Fires
- 8612.5%Other
- 537.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
Most common first names in Poquoson, VA among deceased individuals | ||
Name | Count | Lived (average) |
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William | 73 | 71.8 years |
John | 66 | 73.1 years |
Mary | 65 | 77.2 years |
Robert | 53 | 70.4 years |
James | 39 | 72.6 years |
George | 33 | 74.9 years |
Edward | 27 | 77.0 years |
Elizabeth | 26 | 78.2 years |
Thomas | 24 | 71.7 years |
Charles | 21 | 76.2 years |
Most common last names in Poquoson, VA among deceased individuals | ||
Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
---|---|---|
Forrest | 87 | 78.6 years |
Moore | 69 | 77.8 years |
Holloway | 53 | 75.9 years |
Insley | 44 | 73.2 years |
Topping | 31 | 81.3 years |
Hunt | 30 | 81.6 years |
Freeman | 28 | 77.9 years |
Rollins | 26 | 80.8 years |
Martin | 26 | 77.7 years |
Firth | 25 | 73.2 years |
- 47.1%Electricity
- 46.6%Utility gas
- 5.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 0.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 51.0%Electricity
- 37.8%Utility gas
- 10.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 0.8%No fuel used
Poquoson compared to Virginia state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house above state average.
Poquoson on our top lists:
- #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index decrease from 2011 to 2012 (population 5,000+)"
- #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of burglaries per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
- #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of thefts per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
- #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest city-data.com crime index (population 5,000+)"
- #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest city-data.com crime index per police officer (population 5,000+)"
- #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
- #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
- #83 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
- #100 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
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