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Williston

Ohio · 287 residents · 0.611 sq mi
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Williston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $161,500. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
+10%since 2023
from 260 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
470 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 426 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
−12%since 2023
from 64.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
222337453568684201020202024Williston
2024287
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.8%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(21)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.1%(29)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(22)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.1%(9)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.3%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.5%(53)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.3%(18)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(17)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over23%(66)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,731
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,404 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,329
−2%since 2023
from $20,841 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+35%since 2023
from 0.309 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $155,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.5
+6%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German26.5%(76)
American20.6%(59)
Irish5.9%(17)
Polish3.8%(11)
English3.1%(9)
Hungarian3.1%(9)
Norwegian2.8%(8)
Italian1.4%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
Female
54.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.8%(19)
Married36.3%(29)
Widowed35%(28)
Divorced5%(4)
Women 15+
Never married17.4%(27)
Married24.5%(38)
Widowed41.3%(64)
Divorced16.8%(26)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, Ohio?

Williston, Ohio has about 287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williston, Ohio?

The typical household in Williston, Ohio earns about $46,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston, Ohio expensive?

In Williston, Ohio, the median home is worth about $161,500.

How educated are people in Williston, Ohio?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Williston, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston, Ohio?

About 29.4% of people in Williston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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