# Poquoson (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy

Poquoson (city) is not a build-out site today. It feels the boom through the grid it shares, the utilities that serve it and the work nearby. Poquoson (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Unemployment was 3.2% in August 2026, against 2.3% in 2019. Employers here counted 1,857 jobs in 2025, up 3.1% from 2019. 13,292 people live here, up 6.6% since 2020.

## Cities and towns in Poquoson (city)

Poquoson (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.

Poquoson13,292 residents

Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.

## What changed in Poquoson (city)

| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 12,472 | 13,292 | ▲ 6.6% | 105th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,802 | 1,857 | ▲ 3.1% | 55th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $34,190 | $47,527 | ▲ 39.0% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.3% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.9pts | — |

## Who powers Poquoson (city)

No operating power plant is located in Poquoson (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.

## The Poquoson (city) labor market

| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 1,857 | $47,527 | 1.00 |

Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.

## Data centers and local rules in Poquoson (city)

No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Poquoson (city). Virginia has 13 local measures on record statewide.

## Poquoson (city) and its neighbors

None of the 2 counties bordering Poquoson (city) has a data center, a power plant or planned generation on record.

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| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson (city) | 13,292 | ▲ 3.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Hampton (city)](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/virginia/hampton-city) | 137,315 | ▼ 5.1% | — | — | — | — |
| York County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/virginia/york-county) | 71,374 | ▲ 5.1% | — | — | — | — |

## More of Virginia

[All Virginia countiesThe state power page and county mapOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/virginia)[Hampton (city)137,315 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/virginia/hampton-city)[York County71,374 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/virginia/york-county)

## Poquoson (city), answered from the record

### Are there data centers in Poquoson (city)?

The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Poquoson (city).

### What county is Poquoson, VA in?

Poquoson is in Poquoson (city), Virginia. About 13,292 people live there (2025 Census estimate).

### Is Poquoson (city) adding jobs?

Employers counted 1,857 jobs in 2025 against 1,802 in 2019 (+3.1%, BLS QCEW).

### Does Poquoson (city) have a data center moratorium?

No county-level measure is on record for Poquoson (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.

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