Poquoson is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 12,582 people and three associated neighborhoods, Poquoson is the 65th largest community in Virginia. Poquoson home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Poquoson real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some cities, Poquoson isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Poquoson are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Poquoson is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Poquoson who work in office and administrative support (14.47%), management occupations (14.07%), and healthcare (8.52%). Poquoson is home to a number of people employed in the armed forces. When you visit or walk around Poquoson, some of the people you will bump into will be military people In and out of uniform, jogging, shopping and generally out and about town. Also of interest is that Poquoson has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 10.35% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Poquoson is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Poquoson’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Poquoson is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. Being a small city, Poquoson does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The education level of Poquoson citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 38.45% of adults in Poquoson have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Poquoson in 2022 was $47,329, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,316 for a family of four. The people who call Poquoson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Poquoson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Poquoson include English, German, Irish, Italian, and European. The most common language spoken in Poquoson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Korean.
