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Williston

Tennessee · 395 residents · 1.651 sq mi
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Williston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
395
+16%since 2000
from 341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+22%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3213814425025621990201020202024Williston
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,644
+15%since 2000
from $14,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+64%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(221)
Black33.4%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(196)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(246)
Black34.9%(138)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian1%(4)
Other3%(12)
Diversity Score64.2%(253)
Diversity Score
64
+12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, Tennessee?

Williston, Tennessee has about 395 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williston, Tennessee?

The typical household in Williston, Tennessee earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston, Tennessee expensive?

In Williston, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, Tennessee?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Williston, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston, Tennessee?

About 18.7% of people in Williston, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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