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Williston Highlands

Florida · 2,591 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 $44,700. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,591
+87%since 2000
from 1,386 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
49.1
+6%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Williston Highlands
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.8%(125)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(159)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(170)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(153)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(113)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.9%(257)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.2%(212)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(338)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(420)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.1%(391)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.4%(193)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(60)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,611
+238%since 2000
from $14,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,269)
Black3.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(54)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(2,058)
Black4.8%(124)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(264)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other4.6%(119)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.5%(205)
Cuban4.3%(105)
Puerto Rican3.7%(90)
Ancestry
Scottish16.5%(400)
Irish14.1%(342)
English10.5%(253)
German8.6%(207)
Dutch5.1%(124)
Italian4.2%(102)
American3.8%(93)
French2.1%(51)
British1.8%(44)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(28)
Croatian1%(23)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak1%(23)
Czech0.9%(21)
Polish0.5%(12)
Swedish0.5%(12)
RANKED:Largest Scottish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.6%
−56.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(312)
Married58.9%(751)
Widowed2.4%(30)
Divorced14.2%(181)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(237)
Married64.5%(937)
Widowed8.9%(130)
Divorced10.3%(149)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston Highlands, Florida?

Williston Highlands, Florida has about 2,591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williston Highlands, Florida earns about $44,700 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 $113,200, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Williston Highlands, Florida?

About 15.8% 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 13.6% 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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