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Population in July 2008: 11,829. Population change since 2000: +2.3%
 

Males: 5,920  (50.1%)
Females: 5,909  (49.9%)

Median resident age:  39.5 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Zip codes: 23662.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $76,145 (it was $60,920 in 2000)
Poquoson:  $76,145
Virginia:  $59,562

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $32,832
Poquoson:  $32,832
Virginia:  $31,177

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $349,830 (it was $149,800 in 2000)
Poquoson:  $349,830
Virginia:  $262,100

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $381,469; Detached houses: $396,862; Townhouses or other attached units: $241,933; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $165,339; Mobile homes: $13,715
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Races in Poquoson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Black (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Poquoson: 88.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (24.1%), German (14.2%), United States (12.7%), Irish (11.1%), Italian (4.7%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1952

Elevation: 9 feet

Land area: 15.5 square miles.

Population density: 762 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Poquoson

  • High school or higher: 88.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Poquoson city

  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 67.8%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

340 residents are foreign born (1.3% Asia, 1.0% Europe, 0.4% Latin America).

This city:  2.9%
Virginia:  8.1%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Poquoson, Virginia in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Poquoson to the number of sex offenders is 2366 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Poquoson:  1.1% ($1,576)
Virginia:  1.0% ($1,143)
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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: Hampton, VA (2.6 miles ), Newport News, VA (2.7 miles ), Yorktown, VA (3.2 miles ), Gloucester Point, VA (3.4 miles ), Rushmere, VA (4.1 miles ), Smithfield, VA (4.1 miles ), Norfolk, VA (4.3 miles ), Williamsburg, VA (4.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 50 buildings, average cost: $151,400
  • 1997: 42 buildings, average cost: $153,200
  • 1998: 40 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 1999: 51 buildings, average cost: $166,600
  • 2000: 20 buildings, average cost: $152,700
  • 2001: 50 buildings, average cost: $196,900
  • 2002: 50 buildings, average cost: $198,000
  • 2003: 56 buildings, average cost: $215,500
  • 2004: 65 buildings, average cost: $198,700
  • 2005: 90 buildings, average cost: $238,200
  • 2006: 62 buildings, average cost: $250,500
  • 2007: 59 buildings, average cost: $256,500
  • 2008: 26 buildings, average cost: $241,200

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Latitude: 37.13 N, Longitude: 76.37 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,392 (-29.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,246 (22.0%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 757

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Population change in the 1990s: +527 (+4.8%).

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  4.7%
Virginia:  7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Transportation equipment (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
  • Health care (3%)
  • Educational services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (17%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Engineers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Electricians (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3%)



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Crime in Poquoson by Year

Type 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 02000000
    per 100,000 0.017.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 10200001
    per 100,000 8.60.016.80.00.00.00.08.4
Robberies 10002010
    per 100,000 8.60.00.00.016.70.08.40.0
Assaults 12853741415
    per 100,000 103.568.142.025.358.533.7117.4125.6
Burglaries 1511172037212420
    per 100,000 129.493.7142.7169.0309.3176.9201.2167.5
Thefts 5690101154136136104124
    per 100,000 483.1766.3847.51301.21136.91145.8871.81038.6
Auto thefts 576699411
    per 100,000 43.159.650.350.775.275.833.592.1
Arson 02724112
    per 100,000 0.017.058.716.933.48.48.416.8
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 62.089.769.773.089.971.077.692.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 26 (21 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.78
US city average:  3.00

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Poquoson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Virginia state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/5/1979, a category 3 (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 3 tornado 31.7 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Poquoson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.7 miles away from Poquoson center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 94.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Birthplace of: Chad Carlson - College football player (Virginia Tech Hokies).


Hospitals/medical centers near Poquoson:
  • COLUMBIA PENINSULA BEHAVIORIAL CENTER (about 6 miles; HAMPTON, VA)
  • SENTARA HAMPTON GENL HOSP (about 7 miles; HAMPTON, VA)
  • RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; NEWPORT NEWS, VA)

Political contributions by individuals in Poquoson, 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.

Local government website: www.ci.poquoson.va.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Poquoson:
  • THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; Hampton, VA; Full-time enrollment: 3,884)
  • CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; FT enrollment: 4,432)
  • HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (about 9 miles; HAMPTON, VA; FT enrollment: 5,249)
  • OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY (about 16 miles; NORFOLK, VA; FT enrollment: 13,330)
  • NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; NORFOLK, VA; FT enrollment: 5,820)
  • TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; NORFOLK, VA; FT enrollment: 11,042)
  • ECPI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 24 miles; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; FT enrollment: 2,083)
Public high school in Poquoson:
Public elementary/middle schools in Poquoson:
Private elementary/middle school in Poquoson:
  • VICTORY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENT (Students: 56; Location: PO BOX 2169; Grades: PK - KG)
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Library in Poquoson:
  • POQUOSON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $476,167; Location: 500 CITY HALL AVE.; 40,110 books; 1,227 audio materials; 3,267 video materials; 148 serial subscriptions)

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

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Notable locations in Poquoson: Rens Wharf (A), Griffins Beach (B), Amorys Wharf (C), Back Landing (D), Cedar Landing (E), Hunts Wharf (F), Poquoson Public Library (G). 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: Poquoson Assembly of God Church (A), Poquoson Baptist Church (B), Bible Baptist Church (C), Tabernacle United Methodist Church (D), Trinity United Methodist Church (E), United Temple (F), Emmaus Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Trinity Cemetery (1), Eastern Cemetery (2), Emmaus Cemetery (3), Western Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Big Salt Marsh (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers and creeks: Roberts Creek (A), Fore Landing Creek (B), Cedar Creek (C), Topping Creek (D), Back River (E), Watts Creek (F), Long Creek (G), Lyons 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

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.8 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  80.9%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.5%
Whole state:  9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.6%
Whole state:  4.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Poquoson, VA


58 people in nursing homes
40 people in other group homes


Poquoson compared to Virginia state average:

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.


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Banks with branches in Poquoson (2009 data):
  • Wachovia Bank, National Association: Poquoson Branch at 2 Victory Boulevard, branch established on 1922-01-01. Info updated 2008-06-19: Bank assets: $635,476.0 mil, Deposits: $424,599.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, negative income in the last year, 3343 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Poquoson Branch at 452 Wythe Creek Road, branch established on 1924-08-14. Info updated 2008-12-12: Bank assets: $147,483.6 mil, Deposits: $98,507.9 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1514 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (43%)
  • Utility gas (35%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (19%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 17$61,323$43,2870$0
Other Government Administration 18$75,032$50,0213$2,373
Police Protection - Officers 22$82,042$44,7502$1,731
Police - Other 5$14,918$35,8034$2,369
Firefighters 25$107,921$51,8020$0
Fire - Other 1$2,101$25,2120$0
Streets and Highways 15$51,174$40,9390$0
Solid Waste Management 2$5,283$31,6980$0
Sewerage 4$14,429$43,2870$0
Parks and Recreation 5$16,483$39,5598$3,100
Natural Resources 1$3,841$46,0920$0
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 323$942,598$35,0199$8,980
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 74$134,190$21,7612$2,434
Local Libraries 5$17,156$41,17412$12,053
Other and Unallocable 7$22,957$39,3550$0
Totals for Government 524$1,551,448$35,52940$33,040



Poquoson government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $948,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $966,000
    Parks & Recreation: $365,000
    Solid Waste Management: $296,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Lunch: $177,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Tuition: $39,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $1,702,000
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $489,000
    Regular Highways: $192,000
    Fire Protection: $30,000
    Parks & Recreation: $29,000
    General Public Buildings: $21,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Elementary & Secondary Education: $14,992,000
    Police Protection: $1,438,000
    Fire Protection: $1,415,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,038,000
    Regular Highways: $911,000
    Parks & Recreation: $760,000
    Sewerage: $740,000
    Financial Administration: $705,000
    Libraries: $507,000
    Solid Waste Management: $406,000
    Health Services - Other: $305,000
    Welfare - Other: $181,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $155,000
    Corrections - Other: $108,000
    General Public Buildings: $101,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $98,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $136,000
    All Other: $82,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,080,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $304,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, Education, NEC: $6,150,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $21,072,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $2,895,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $22,853,000
    Full Faith & Credit - Elementary & Secondary Education: $5,690,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $1,114,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $460,000
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $1,598,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $192,000
    Interest Earnings: $166,000
    Rents: $42,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $607,000
    Police Protection: $171,000
    Regular Highways: $83,000
    General Public Building: $41,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $6,257,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $9,123,000
    All Other: $2,499,000
    Highways: $863,000
    Public Welfare: $65,000
    General Support: $32,000
  • Tax - Property: $9,743,000
    NEC: $833,000
    Public Utilities: $454,000
    Total General Sales: $396,000
    Other Selective Sales: $364,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $283,000
    Tobacco Sales: $192,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $9,338,000

9.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,580 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.16%
Virginia average:  11.06%

0.43% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,229 average AGI)
Poquoson city:  0.43%
Virginia average:  0.41%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Newport News city, VA  1.94% ($42,116 average AGI)
from Hampton city, VA  1.87% ($40,602)
from York County, VA  1.37% ($50,902)


9.30% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($47,213 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.30%
Virginia average:  10.78%

0.27% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,486 average AGI)
Poquoson city:  0.27%
Virginia average:  0.22%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Newport News city, VA  1.75% ($29,359 average AGI)
to York County, VA  1.30% ($55,828)
to Hampton city, VA  1.30% ($32,672)


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:
Jul 26, 1996 07:47 AM, Evanscircl, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 3, 1988 08:43 AM, Wythecrkrd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Poquoson)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Poquoson Municipal Park, Municipal Drive (094369), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.3 m, Overall height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WRZ243
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.340 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/25/2002, Expiration Date: 12/05/2012, Certifier: Frank Blount
    Registrant: New Wave Licensing Services, Inc., 517 Sachs Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0910, Fax: (717) 334-4739, Email:
  • 8 Victory Blvd, Call Sign: WPUC938
    468.762 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 469.462 MHz, 469.662 MHz, 469.887 MHz, 457.512 MHz, 457.537 MHz, 457.562 MHz, 457.587 MHz, 457.612 MHz, 468.487 MHz, 468.837 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/06/2002, Expiration Date: 02/06/2012, Certifier: Michael S Mcclellan
    Registrant: Erc Parts Inc, 4001 Cobb International Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30152, Phone: (800) 241-6880, Fax: (770) 951-1875, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Poquoson)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 20 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Poquoson)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 61
  • Hazardous Condition: 78
  • Service Call: 25
  • Good Intent Call: 14

Incident types - Poquoson


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