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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Williston Highlands

Florida · 1,386 residents · 11.318 sq mi
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Williston Highlands has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,607. Population has fallen 28% since 2009, a loss of 527 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,386
−28%vs 2009
vs 1,913 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
46.4
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 46.3 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Williston Highlands
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55%(69)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.9%(95)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.5%(63)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.5%(76)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.4%(47)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.4%(144)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.3%(171)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413%(180)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6413.7%(190)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7415.7%(218)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.1%(112)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.5%(21)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,607
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $35,482 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,365
−10%vs 2009
vs $16,007 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.1%
−5.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $66,500 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $570 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 89.4% in 2009
10.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Williston Highlands on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,712)
Black3.7%(70)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(56)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,269)
Black3.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(54)
Asian0.1%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.9%(252)
Cuban4.7%(174)
Puerto Rican3.2%(117)
Uruguayan0.5%(19)
Ancestry
Irish19.7%(723)
English12.2%(448)
Scottish10%(366)
German6.9%(253)
Dutch5.6%(206)
Italian3.7%(136)
Welsh3.5%(130)
French1.5%(56)
American1.3%(47)
Swedish1.1%(39)
West Indian0.5%(20)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.3%(12)
Polish0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 5.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 74.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.4%(92)
Married67.8%(381)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.8%(89)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(106)
Married62%(357)
Widowed10.8%(62)
Divorced8.9%(51)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston Highlands, Florida?

Williston Highlands, Florida has about 1,386 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Williston Highlands, Florida earns about $23,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston Highlands, Florida expensive?

In Williston Highlands, Florida, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Williston Highlands, Florida?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Williston Highlands, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston Highlands, Florida?

About 21.1% of people in Williston Highlands, 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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