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Williston Micro

Williston, ND · 1 counties · 40,950 residents · 2,077.6 sq mi
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Williston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,508. The metro area has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 21,189 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $254,800. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 217%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,950
+107%since 2000
from 19,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
−21%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K24K30K37K43K1990201020202024Williston
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,508
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,364
+159%since 2000
from $16,763 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,800
+217%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
52.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+89%since 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(30,761)
Black5%(2,041)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(3,897)
Asian1.5%(612)
Other7.7%(3,149)
Diversity Score50.5%(20,673)
Segregation Score27.7%(11,360)
Diversity Score
50
+1478%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 40,950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williston, ND?

The typical household in Williston, ND earns about $79,508 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 $254,800, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, ND?

About 25.6% 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 5.8% 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 19,821 residents, a change of about 94 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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