Poquoson, VA
Poquoson is a suburban city of approximately 16 square miles in the middle of the Hampton Roads region. A former fishing village with over 84 miles of shoreline on the Chesapeake Bay, it draws individuals looking for a small town lifestyle with excellent schools. The City of Poquoson is business-friendly, intent on increasing patronage for its existing merchants and supporting sensible economic growth in its retail trade area.
Industry Highlights
Poquoson is conveniently accessible to I-64 and the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, both typically within 15 minutes travel time. Adding to this connectivity is the City’s Wythe Creek Road Widening Project will ultimately include a new bridge connection with Hampton and increased accessibility for multi-modal transportation.
Poquoson’s business corridor serves a three-mile market area of nearly 40,000 people with a variety of shopping and dining opportunities, all framed in a relaxed, unhurried setting, making it a perfect day trip for visitors. In 2019, the City was pleased to welcome a number of new businesses including a destination Chinese restaurant, a popular ice cream shop and a fashion boutique.
Quality of Life
An enviable combination of low crime rates, outstanding schools, civic-minded citizenry, recreational programs, and conveniently located shopping areas, firmly position Poquoson as a quality-of-life jewel in Hampton Roads. In recognition of these attributes Poquoson was recognized was ranked #8 among Safest Places to Live in Virginia (The Home Security Advisor) and #8 Healthiest of Virginia’s 133 counties and cities (Population Health Institute) in 2019. Most recently in 2020 the City was recognized in the Top 10 Best Places to Live Virginia, ranking #6 (HomeSnacks).
Data
Industry Employment Breakdown
Industry |
# of Employees |
% of Workforce |
Health Care and Social Assistance |
176 |
34.04% |
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services |
124 |
23.98% |
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
60 |
11.61% |
Finance and Insurance |
48 |
9.28% |
Management of Companies and Enterprises |
35 |
6.77 |
Source: EMSI
Demographics 2019
Population | 12,197 |
Median Age | 46.2 |
Labor Force | 6,384 |
Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
Median Household Income | $97,835 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, November 2019; Esri Business Analyst Online, 2024 Forecast; Esri Business Analyst Online 2019 Detailed Age Profile; Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), 2019 Forecast
Key Companies
City of Poquoson Department of Economic Development