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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Williston Micro

Williston, ND · 1 counties · 22,398 residents · 2,077.6 sq mi
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Williston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,398
+13%since 2000
from 19,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−2%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K24K30K37K43K1990201020202024Williston
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,396
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,491 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,153
+74%since 2000
from $16,763 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(18,245)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(185)
Asian0.2%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(632)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(20,364)
Black0.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(436)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other7.2%(1,606)
Diversity Score22.3%(4,994)
Diversity Score
22
+597%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

WillistonCENTRAL29,522
What's inside

1 component county

Williams CountyCENTRAL41,767
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, ND?

Williston, ND has about 22,398 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williston, ND?

The typical household in Williston, ND earns about $55,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston, ND expensive?

In Williston, ND, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, ND?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Williston, ND hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston, ND?

About 8.7% of people in Williston, ND live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston, ND grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston, ND has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,269 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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