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East Williston

Florida · 520 residents · 3.009 sq mi
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East Williston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,692. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 446 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 60.8% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
520
−46%since 2000
from 966 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
+76%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4756097438771K2000201020202024East Williston
2024520
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,692
−73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,882 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,938
−15%since 2000
from $14,085 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.8%
+32.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$779
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
73.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(114)
Black83.3%(805)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(253)
Black51%(265)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.9%(327)
Diversity Score
63
+98%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
25.3%
−73.1 ptssince 2009
from 98.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
74.7%
+73.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.0%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
66.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 39.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Williston, Florida?

East Williston, Florida has about 520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Williston, Florida?

The typical household in East Williston, Florida earns about $11,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Williston, Florida expensive?

In East Williston, Florida, the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in East Williston, Florida?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Williston, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Williston, Florida?

About 60.8% of people in East Williston, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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