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East Williston

Florida · 780 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 $18,816. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 186 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
780
−19%since 2000
from 966 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+49%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4756097438771K2000201020202024East Williston
2024520
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,816
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,251
+8%since 2000
from $14,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$635
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
30.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(177)
Black71.4%(557)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score53.9%(421)
Diversity Score
54
+70%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 98.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
64.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Williston, Florida?

East Williston, Florida has about 780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Williston, Florida earns about $18,816 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 $635 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 44.6% 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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