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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Williston

Florida · 2,297 residents · 6.826 sq mi
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Williston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,795. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,100. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,297
+10%since 1990
from 2,090 in 1990
1990 – 2025
337 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 306 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
−5%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Williston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,795
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,737 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,628
+53%since 1990
from $10,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$472
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
31.5% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,661)
Black18.4%(385)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(69)
Asian2.1%(44)
Diversity Score46.9%(979)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,640)
Black22.8%(524)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(82)
Asian0.7%(17)
Diversity Score52.5%(1,205)
52
+12%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Williston, Florida?

Williston, Florida has about 2,297 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Williston, Florida?

The typical household in Williston, Florida earns about $25,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston, Florida expensive?

In Williston, Florida, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, Florida?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Williston, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston, Florida?

About 22.6% of people in Williston, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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