Poquoson, Virginia

Poquoson: Independent city in Virginia, United States

About

Poquoson is a city located in the county of City of Poquoson in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,150 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,257 inhabitants.

The city was created 394 years ago in 1629.

Poquoson locator map
Location of Poquoson on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Poquoson

Population : 12,257 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
County : City of Poquoson
Postal code : 23662
Phone Area Codes : 757
Area : 203.3 km2
Altitude : 10 feet / 3 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1630 (394 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 12:05:57 (25th December 2024)
Density : 60 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.87% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Poquoson is located at 37°7'21"N 76°20'45"W (37.1223700, -76.3457800). It has 2 neighbors: Hampton and York County.

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Poquoson has 2 neighbours.

  • Hampton The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Hampton is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Hampton History Museum and the Hampton Coliseum.
  • York County county in Virginia, United States

Demographics

The population of Poquoson increased by 0.87% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 12,150 - census
2011 12,042 -0.9% estimation process
2012 12,114 0.59% estimation process
2013 12,094 -0.17% estimation process
2014 12,009 -0.71% estimation process
2015 12,021 0.1% estimation process
2016 11,952 -0.58% estimation process
2017 12,039 0.72% estimation process
2018 12,169 1.07% estimation process
2019 12,271 0.83% estimation process
2020 12,257 -0.11% estimation process

Poquoson zip code is 23662. County name: Poquoson, County fips: 51735

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Schools in Poquoson

College & universities near Poquoson, VA

Code Name City ZIP
233754 Thomas Nelson Community College Hampton (VA) 23666

Stations (7)

Amtrak & bus stations near Poquoson, VA

Code Name Address Type
NPN Newport News station 9304 Warwick Boulevard RAIL
NFK Norfolk 215 W York Street BUS
WBG Williamsburg Transportation Center 468 North Boundary Street RAIL
VAB Virginia Beach, Virginia 19th St. and Pacific Ave. BUS
PTB Petersburg station 3516 South Street RAIL

Post offices near Poquoson

Post Office Name City ZIP
Poquoson Post Office Poquoson (VA) 23662

Distance to Other Cities

Poquoson distances to largest Virginia cities