CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Williston Highlands

Florida · 2,275 residents · 11.318 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Gainesville metro area
Compare
The short version

Williston Highlands has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,568. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 6% 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 $93,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,275
+64%since 2000
from 1,386 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
201 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
−5%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Williston Highlands
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,568
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,792
+31%since 2000
from $14,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Williston Highlands on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,269)
Black3.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(54)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(237)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(2,002)
Black3.9%(89)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(155)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(39)
Diversity Score28.3%(643)
Diversity Score
28
+65%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
10.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Williston Highlands

Milton
Pop 3,860
North River Shores
Pop 3,633
Laguna Beach
Pop 3,830
Cedar Grove
Pop 3,802
Places similar to Williston Highlands
Head to head

Compare Williston Highlands to nearby cities

WILLISTON HIGHLANDS VS
On Top of the World
Income$60,670+71%
Home value$303,900+224%
Population16,007+337%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILLISTON HIGHLANDS VS
Newberry
Income$89,552+152%
Home value$288,100+207%
Population8,618+135%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILLISTON HIGHLANDS VS
Citrus Springs
Income$68,011+91%
Home value$240,000+156%
Population12,215+233%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILLISTON HIGHLANDS VS
Ocala
Income$56,376+59%
Home value$241,400+157%
Population71,753+1857%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston Highlands, Florida?

Williston Highlands, Florida has about 2,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williston Highlands, Florida earns about $35,568 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 $93,900, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Williston Highlands, Florida?

About 5.7% 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 34.8% of people in Williston Highlands, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Florida
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Williston Highlands with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →