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CITY · INCORPORATED 1887 · 2000 CENSUS

Williston

North Dakota · 12,512 residents · 25.734 sq mi
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Williston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,962. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $56,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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
12,512
−5%since 1990
from 13,131 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 510 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+17%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K16K21K26K31K1990201020202024Williston
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,962
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,407 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,656
+44%since 1990
from $11,585 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
36.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(12,642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(50)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score9.8%(1,293)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(11,622)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(154)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score4.2%(519)
Diversity Score
4
−58%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−9%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, North Dakota?

Williston, North Dakota has about 12,512 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Williston, North Dakota?

The typical household in Williston, North Dakota earns about $29,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston, North Dakota expensive?

In Williston, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $56,600, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, North Dakota?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Williston, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston, North Dakota?

About 13.4% of people in Williston, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 619 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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