Poquoson
City in Poquoson city, Virginia
Poquoson is a city in Poquoson city, Virginia, with 12,460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hampton, 5.6 miles S.
- 12,460residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 15.4 sq miland area · 39.8 km²
- 811 / sq mipopulation density
- 23662ZIP code
About Poquoson
Poquoson (), informally known as Bull Island, is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,460. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Poquoson with surrounding York County for statistical purposes.
Poquoson is located on the Virginia Peninsula, in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
Poquoson, which was formerly part of York County, became an incorporated town in 1952 and an independent city in 1975. (In Virginia, municipalities incorporated as independent cities are not part of any county.) However, the ties remain close. Over 30 years after Poquoson became a politically independent entity, some constitutional services such as the courts, sheriff and jail continue to be shared with neighboring York County.
Poquoson is one of the oldest continuously named cities in Virginia. It is also one of the few to retain a name which derived from the Native Americans who inhabited the area before colonization by the English began in the 17th century.
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Living in Poquoson
- Median household income
- $120,972
- Median home value
- $400,300
- Median rent
- $1,707/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Poquoson had 12,460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 811 per sq mi (313 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poquoson at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Poquoson city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,460 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.36 sq mi (39.8 km²) |
| Water area | 63.10 sq mi (163.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1284° N, 76.3035° W |
| ZIP code | 23662 |
| Official website | poquoson-va.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5163768 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poquoson
- Hampton5.6 mi S
- Bethel Manor7.0 mi W
- Newport News12.5 mi W
- Yorktown13.9 mi NW
- Norfolk14.6 mi S
- Gloucester Point14.6 mi NW
- Carrollton17.7 mi SW
- Cape Charles18.3 mi NE
- Portsmouth18.6 mi S
- Smithfield20.2 mi SW
- Benns Church20.4 mi SW
- Rushmere20.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Poquoson
What county is Poquoson in?
Poquoson is in Poquoson city, Virginia.
What is the population of Poquoson, VA?
12,460 people lived in Poquoson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poquoson, VA?
The ZIP code of Poquoson is 23662.
What is the elevation of Poquoson?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poquoson?
Hampton (5.6 mi), Bethel Manor (7.0 mi), Newport News (12.5 mi), Yorktown (13.9 mi), Norfolk (14.6 mi).
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