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Williston

North Dakota · 29,160 residents · 25.734 sq mi
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Williston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,873. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 16,648 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $244,400. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 187%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,160
+133%since 2000
from 12,512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,133 / sq mi
+133%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
−20%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K16K21K26K31K1990201020202024Williston
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,873
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,540
+161%since 2000
from $16,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
+187%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
60.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+68%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(11,622)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(154)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(519)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(21,049)
Black6.6%(1,912)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(3,163)
Asian1.9%(545)
Other7.6%(2,218)
Diversity Score55.8%(16,272)
Diversity Score
56
+1244%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, North Dakota?

Williston, North Dakota has about 29,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williston, North Dakota earns about $76,873 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 $244,400, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, North Dakota?

About 27.5% 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 6.6% of people in Williston, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,029 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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