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Population in 2011: 12,140. Population change since 2000: +5.0%
 

Males: 5,992  (49.4%)
Females: 6,148  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  43.5 years
Virginia median age:  43.4 years

Zip codes: 23662.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $83,304 (it was $60,920 in 2000)
Poquoson:

$83,304
Virginia:

$59,330
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $34,753

Poquoson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $311,175 (it was $149,800 in 2000)
Poquoson:

$311,175
Virginia:

$252,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $362,159; Detached houses: $388,070; Townhouses or other attached units: $203,709; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $180,931; Mobile homes: $29,195

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,066.

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  • White alone - 11,398 (93.8%)
  • Asian alone - 259 (2.1%)
  • Hispanic - 221 (1.8%)
  • Two or more races - 151 (1.2%)
  • Black alone - 78 (0.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 34 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 6 (0.05%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 3 (0.02%)

Races in Poquoson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Poquoson: 98.4 (near 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: 782 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 (commute): 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 of Virginia and other state lists there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Poquoson, Virginia as of May 22, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Poquoson to the number of sex offenders is 1,179 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,382 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,165 (0.8%)
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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:

  • 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
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $274,100
  • 2010: 14 buildings, average cost: $283,600
  • 2011: 17 buildings, average cost: $282,100

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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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Crime in Poquoson by Year
Type 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 020000000000
per 100,000 0.017.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 102000014401
per 100,000 8.60.016.80.00.00.00.08.433.833.60.08.1
Robberies 100020100102
per 100,000 8.60.00.00.016.70.08.40.00.08.40.016.3
Assaults 12853741415112375
per 100,000 103.568.142.025.358.533.7117.4125.692.8193.259.040.7
Burglaries 151117203721242033242040
per 100,000 129.493.7142.7169.0309.3176.9201.2167.5278.5201.6168.6325.3
Thefts 5690101154136136104124165131106104
per 100,000 483.1766.3847.51301.21136.91145.8871.81038.61392.41100.7893.8845.9
Auto thefts 57669941191095
per 100,000 43.159.650.350.775.275.833.592.175.984.075.940.7
Arson 027241125411
per 100,000 0.017.058.716.933.48.48.416.842.233.68.48.1
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 67.497.575.879.497.777.284.4100.6137.9144.571.286.3

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Crime in Poquoson detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 22 (21 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
Virginia average:

2.27

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Poquoson, Virginia accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.4%
Virginia:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (22%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (18%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • 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%)
  • 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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Tornado activity:

Poquoson-area historical tornado activity is above Virginia state average. It is 7% greater 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 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 the city 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 Poquoson 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:

  • SENTARA CAREPLEX HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 6 miles away; HAMPTON, VA)
  • RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 8 miles away; NEWPORT NEWS, VA)
  • MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; 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: 3,554)
  • Hampton University (about 9 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,789)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 9 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 4,722)
  • Old Dominion University (about 18 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 15,643)
  • Tidewater Community College (about 21 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 12,101)
  • Norfolk State University (about 21 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 5,675)
  • College of William and Mary (about 21 miles; Williamsburg, VA; FT enrollment: 7,397)

Public high school in Poquoson:

Public elementary/middle schools in Poquoson:

Private elementary/middle school in Poquoson:

  • VICTORY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Students: 28; Location: 410 E YORKTOWN RD; Grades: PK - KG)
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Library in Poquoson:

  • POQUOSON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $733,823; Location: 500 CITY HALL AVE.; 52,128 books; 1,600 audio materials; 4,657 video materials; 6 local licensed databases; 18 state licensed databases; 174 print 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: 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

 
Poquoson city County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 29.8. This is about average.
City:

29.8
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.4
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.05
U.S.:

9.59
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.186. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.186
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.29. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.29
U.S.:

2.43
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0117. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0117
U.S.:

0.0222


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 4.7%
(4.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.8% for Black residents, 14.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  79.2%
Whole state:  67.5%

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

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:

Poquoson, Virginia environmental map by EPA

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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 (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

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Poquoson travel time to work - commute
Poquoson mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (43%)
  • Utility gas (35%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (19%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Poquoson city County Virginia:
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Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

2.54 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Poquoson city:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Poquoson city:

9.30 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Poquoson city:

9.5%
State:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.0%
State:

26.7%

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 ($78.09)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $966,000 ($79.57)
    Parks & Recreation: $365,000 ($30.07)
    Solid Waste Management: $296,000 ($24.38)
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Lunch: $177,000 ($14.58)
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Tuition: $39,000 ($3.21)
  • Construction - Sewerage: $1,702,000 ($140.20)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $489,000 ($40.28)
    Regular Highways: $192,000 ($15.82)
    Fire Protection: $30,000 ($2.47)
    Parks & Recreation: $29,000 ($2.39)
    General Public Buildings: $21,000 ($1.73)
    Elementary & Secondary Education: $4,000 ($0.33)
  • Current Operations - Elementary & Secondary Education: $14,992,000 ($1234.93)
    Police Protection: $1,438,000 ($118.45)
    Fire Protection: $1,415,000 ($116.56)
    Central Staff Services: $1,038,000 ($85.50)
    Regular Highways: $911,000 ($75.04)
    Parks & Recreation: $760,000 ($62.60)
    Sewerage: $740,000 ($60.96)
    Financial Administration: $705,000 ($58.07)
    Libraries: $507,000 ($41.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $406,000 ($33.44)
    Health Services - Other: $305,000 ($25.12)
    Welfare - Other: $181,000 ($14.91)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $155,000 ($12.77)
    Corrections - Other: $108,000 ($8.90)
    General Public Buildings: $101,000 ($8.32)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $98,000 ($8.07)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $136,000 ($11.20)
    All Other: $82,000 ($6.75)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,080,000 ($88.96)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $304,000 ($25.04)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, Education, NEC: $6,150,000 ($506.59)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $21,072,000 ($1735.75)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $2,895,000 ($238.47)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $22,853,000 ($1882.45)
    Full Faith & Credit - Elementary & Secondary Education: $5,690,000 ($468.70)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $1,114,000 ($91.76)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $460,000 ($37.89)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $1,598,000 ($131.63)
    General Revenue, NEC: $192,000 ($15.82)
    Interest Earnings: $166,000 ($13.67)
    Rents: $42,000 ($3.46)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $607,000 ($50.00)
    Police Protection: $171,000 ($14.09)
    Regular Highways: $83,000 ($6.84)
    General Public Building: $41,000 ($3.38)
    Fire Protection: $3,000 ($0.25)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $6,257,000 ($515.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $9,123,000 ($751.48)
    All Other: $2,499,000 ($205.85)
    Highways: $863,000 ($71.09)
    Public Welfare: $65,000 ($5.35)
    General Support: $32,000 ($2.64)
  • Tax - Property: $9,743,000 ($802.55)
    NEC: $833,000 ($68.62)
    Public Utilities: $454,000 ($37.40)
    Total General Sales: $396,000 ($32.62)
    Other Selective Sales: $364,000 ($29.98)
    Motor Vehicle License: $283,000 ($23.31)
    Tobacco Sales: $192,000 ($15.82)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $9,338,000 ($769.19)

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 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:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Poquoson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

53 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 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: 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 (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, 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:

7
  • POQUOSON MUNICIPAL B, 500 City Hall Avenue (Lat: 37.121278 Lon: -76.397972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQAX303
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/23/2004, Expiration Date: 08/23/2014, Certifier: D. Terry Hall
    Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, 6701 Democracy Blvd, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 493-5162, Email:
  • POQUOSON MUNICIPAL B, 500 City Hall Avenue (Lat: 37.121139 Lon: -76.397639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQDB523
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/14/2005, Expiration Date: 07/14/2015, Certifier: D. Terry Hall
    Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, 6701 Democracy Blvd, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 493-5162, Email:
  • POQUOSON CH, 500 City Hall Avenue (Va10066i) (Lat: 37.121278 Lon: -76.397972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQDV906
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/10/2005, Expiration Date: 11/10/2015, Certifier: Arthur Collins
    Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd, Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5671, Fax: (703) 726-5594, Email:
  • NORPQS, 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: WQFX444
    Assigned Frequencies: 19370.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/27/2006, Expiration Date: 10/27/2016, Certifier: Kurt Maass
    Registrant: Telecom Transport Management, Inc., 146 N. Canal Street, Suite 210, Seattle, WA 98103, Phone: (206) 903-9296, Fax: (206) 545-9585, Email:
  • POQUOSON, 6 Shuttle Circle (Lat: 37.101667 Lon: -76.396389), Type: Mast, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 46.9 m, Call Sign: WQIK256
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/03/2008, Expiration Date: 03/03/2018, Certifier: William Chastain
    Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, 774 Mays Blvd., #10-465, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:
  • POQUOSON VA, 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: WQIK257
    Assigned Frequencies: 11605.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/03/2008, Expiration Date: 03/03/2018, Certifier: William Chastain
    Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:
  • POQUOSON, 34a Cedar Rd (Lat: 37.128750 Lon: -76.376611), Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WLU885
    Assigned Frequencies: 2112.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/16/2000, Expiration Date: 06/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 01/05/2007, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

67 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Poquoson)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

16 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Poquoson)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 61
  • Hazardous Condition: 78
  • Service Call: 25
  • Good Intent Call: 14

Incident types - Poquoson


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Poquoson, VA

Most common first names in Poquoson, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William7371.8 years
John6673.1 years
Mary6577.2 years
Robert5370.4 years
James3972.6 years
George3374.9 years
Edward2777.0 years
Elizabeth2678.2 years
Thomas2471.7 years
Charles2176.2 years
Most common last names in Poquoson, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Forrest8778.6 years
Moore6977.8 years
Holloway5375.9 years
Insley4473.2 years
Topping3181.3 years
Hunt3081.6 years
Freeman2877.9 years
Rollins2680.8 years
Martin2677.7 years
Firth2573.2 years
Businesses in Poquoson, VA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven2McDonald's1
Blockbuster1Pizza Hut1
Domino's Pizza1Rite Aid1
FedEx1Subway1
GNC1Taco Bell1
KFC1UPS1
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