Poquoson, VA Demographics
A map of Poquoson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,937 | 87.8% |
Multiracial | 598 | 4.8% |
Hispanic | 463 | 3.7% |
Asian | 253 | 2.0% |
Black | 107 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 102 | 0.8% |
Poquoson, Virginia had a population of 12,460 in 2020. It was 87.8% White, 0.9% Black, 2.0% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poquoson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Poquoson is the 105th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Poquoson's White Population
10,937 residents of Poquoson identify as White, or 87.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Poquoson considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Poquoson is ranked #171 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Poquoson is more White than neighboring Hampton (36% White), Bethel Manor (53.9% White), Norfolk (40.8% White), Gloucester Point (83% White), and Newport News (38.3% White).
Poquoson's Black Population
107 residents of Poquoson identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poquoson less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Poquoson is ranked #578 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Poquoson is less Black than neighboring Hampton (48.6% Black), Bethel Manor (16% Black), Norfolk (39.3% Black), Gloucester Point (6.4% Black), and Newport News (41.3% Black).
Poquoson's Asian Population
253 residents of Poquoson identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poquoson slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Poquoson is ranked #211 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Poquoson is more Asian than neighboring Gloucester Point (1.1% Asian). Poquoson is less Asian than neighboring Hampton (2.5% Asian), Bethel Manor (3.5% Asian), Norfolk (3.7% Asian), and Newport News (3.3% Asian).
Poquoson's Hispanic Population
463 residents of Poquoson identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poquoson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Poquoson is ranked #390 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Poquoson is less Hispanic than neighboring Hampton (6.1% Hispanic), Bethel Manor (15.8% Hispanic), Norfolk (9.7% Hispanic), Gloucester Point (4.1% Hispanic), and Newport News (10.4% Hispanic).
Poquoson's Native American/Other Population
102 residents of Poquoson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Poquoson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Poquoson is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Poquoson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gloucester Point (0.5% Native American/Other). Poquoson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton (1.2% Native American/Other), Bethel Manor (1.7% Native American/Other), Norfolk (1.1% Native American/Other), and Newport News (1.1% Native American/Other).
Poquoson's Multiracial Population
598 residents of Poquoson identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poquoson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Poquoson is ranked #238 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Poquoson is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton (5.6% Multiracial), Bethel Manor (9.1% Multiracial), Norfolk (5.3% Multiracial), Gloucester Point (4.9% Multiracial), and Newport News (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.