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Williston

Florida · 2,768 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 $26,162. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,900. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,768
+21%since 2000
from 2,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
406 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−1%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Williston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,162
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,795 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,408
+18%since 2000
from $15,628 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+88%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,640)
Black22.8%(524)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(82)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.5%(1,205)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,729)
Black23%(637)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(313)
Asian1.6%(44)
Other4.4%(121)
Diversity Score70.7%(1,958)
Diversity Score
71
+35%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% 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
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, Florida?

Williston, Florida has about 2,768 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williston, Florida?

The typical household in Williston, Florida earns about $26,162 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 $102,900, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, Florida?

About 14.3% 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 28.8% 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 678 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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