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East Williston

Florida · 694 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 $16,468. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 272 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,400. The poverty rate of 44.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
−28%since 2000
from 966 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
231 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+30%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4756097438771K2000201020202024East Williston
2024520
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,468
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,882 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,671
−17%since 2000
from $14,085 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information36.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2021
Median gross rent
$563
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+139%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(102)
Black79.8%(554)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(37)
Diversity Score49%(340)
Diversity Score
49
+54%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 98.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
2.7%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Williston, Florida?

East Williston, Florida has about 694 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Williston, Florida earns about $16,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Williston, Florida expensive?

In East Williston, Florida, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in East Williston, Florida?

About 0.0% 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 44.4% 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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