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Williston

Tennessee · 349 residents · 1.651 sq mi
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Williston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
349
+2%since 2000
from 341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+21%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3213814425025621990201020202024Williston
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,821
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,064
+73%since 2000
from $14,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(216)
Black32.4%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score60.3%(210)
Diversity Score
60
+5%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, Tennessee?

Williston, Tennessee has about 349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williston, Tennessee?

The typical household in Williston, Tennessee earns about $59,821 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, Tennessee?

About 8.1% 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 15.0% of people in Williston, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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