Poquoson city, Virginia: commercial real estate data.
Poquoson city, Virginia had an estimated 12,854 residents on July 1, 2024, up 3.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 12,454, across 15 square miles. 223 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 3 7(a) approvals worth $1.0 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
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How many people live in Poquoson city
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202412,639
- Households4,728
- Average household size2.67
- Median household income$120,972
- Median age41.2
- Median gross rent$1,707 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$400,300
- Home value to household income3.3 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income16.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher36.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree16.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over8,928
- Population under 182,906
- Share under 1823.0 percent
- Population 65 and over2,474
- Share 65 and over19.6 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 647,259
- Civilian labor force6,555
- Unemployment rate3.2 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over67.3 percent
- Rank by population among Virginia independent cities106th of 133
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included2305th of 3,222
Poquoson city is the 106th largest of 133 Virginia independent cities by population. A median home costs 3.3 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.0 percent against 19.6 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Poquoson city's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202412,854
- Census 2020 base population12,454
- Population change since the 2020 census base3.21 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024241
- Births, 2024107
- Deaths, 2024139
- Natural change, 2024-32
- Net domestic migration, 2024264
- Net international migration, 202412
- Total net migration, 2024276
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024448
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents826th of 3,144
The county has grown 3.21 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Poquoson city from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving423
- People arriving, from those returns916
- Tax returns filed by households leaving421
- Net household movement2
- Adjusted gross income arriving$37.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$1.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$87,565
- Average income of a leaving household$83,926
- Largest single originYork County (68 households)
- Largest single destinationNewport News city (65 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County | 68 | 154 | $8.0 m |
| Newport News city | 66 | 126 | $5.7 m |
| Hampton city | 57 | 98 | $3.4 m |
Households arriving report $3,639 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is York County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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Employment by industry in Poquoson city
- Covered employment, annual average1,862
- Establishments reporting256
- Average annual pay$46,583
- Average weekly wage$896
- Accommodation and food services, employment313
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$22,319
- Retail trade, employment223
- Retail trade, average annual pay$28,406
- Construction, employment160
- Construction, average annual pay$58,941
- Other services, except public administration, employment124
- Other services, except public administration, average annual pay$34,960
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment119
- Finance and insurance, employment47
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 313 | 26 | $22,319 |
| Retail trade | 223 | 19 | $28,406 |
| Construction | 160 | 38 | $58,941 |
| Other services, except public administration | 124 | 35 | $34,960 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 119 | 21 | $43,078 |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 12 | $80,852 |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5 | $31,940 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 4 | 3 | $62,007 |
Accommodation and food services is the largest private sector at 313 jobs, 16.8 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Poquoson city?
- Establishments, all industries223
- Employment at those establishments1,285
- Annual payroll$46.4 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents17.6
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Poquoson city
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024133
- Declared construction value permitted$43.9 m
- Single family units authorized97
- Multifamily units authorized36
- Multifamily share of units27.1 percent
- Average declared value per unit$330,078
- Units authorized per 1,000 households28.1
Single-family homes are 72.9 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Poquoson city (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded3
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$1.0 m
- Average 7(a) approval$339,667
- Median 7(a) approval$114,000
- Largest single approval$895,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)16
- Jobs per approval5.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active3
- Distinct industries receiving approvals3
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer0.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms0
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter3
- Franchise loans1
- Franchise share of approvals33.3 percent
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Poquoson city
Do SBA loans in Poquoson city get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded1
- Paid in full1
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full1
- Status: Exempt from disclosure2
Only 1 loan has reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Poquoson city?
- Land area15 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Virginia independent cities112th of 133
- Width, east to west7 mi
- Height, north to south4.5 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary2
- Residents per square mile of land843
- Establishments per square mile14.87
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Poquoson city
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Poquoson, city ofParticipating, community 510183
- Community Rating System class of the county's own communityClass 7
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book1
- Of those, participating in the NFIP1
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 7
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in Poquoson city, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, the City of Poquoson (community 510183), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries Community Rating System class 7, a flood insurance premium discount for policies written there. The EPA places Poquoson city in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 7, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202412,639
- Households4,728
- Average household size2.67
- Median household income$120,972
- Median age41.2
Common questions
Poquoson city questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Poquoson city, Virginia?
The Census Bureau estimates 12,854 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 12,639, in 4,728 households, ranking 106th of 133 Virginia counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Poquoson city's population growing?
The population has grown 3.21 percent since the 2020 census base of 12,454, to 12,854 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 107 births against 139 deaths, with net migration of 276. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Poquoson city?
$120,972. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $400,300, which is 3.3 times income, and median gross rent is $1,707 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Poquoson city?
223 establishments, employing 1,285 people with an annual payroll of $46.4 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Poquoson city?
Accommodation and food services is the largest private sector at 313 jobs, 16.8 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 1,862 jobs at an average annual pay of $46,583, or $896 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Poquoson city?
3 7(a) approvals totaling $1.0 m since FY2020, across 3 lenders, with a median approval of $114,000. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Poquoson city?
133 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $43.9 m. Multifamily was 27.1 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Poquoson city?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Poquoson city come from?
The largest single origin is York County, with 68 households. Arriving households report an average income of $87,565 against $83,926 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Poquoson city on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Poquoson city?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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