Williston is a city located in Williams County North Dakota. Williston has a 2024 population of 27,169. Williston is currently declining at a rate of -1.94% annually and its population has decreased by -7.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,317 in 2020.
The average household income in Williston is $113,445 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median age in Williston is 31.9 years: 32.2 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,318 | 79.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,993 | 7.13% |
| Two or more races | 1,618 | 5.79% |
| Other race | 1,033 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 519 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 439 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,216 | 2.45 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Married | 4,632 | 3.41 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 4,527 | 1.2 | 38 | 62 |
| Female | 1,058 | 2.71 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 999 | 3.37 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,358 | 7.72% |
| Associates Degree | 2,389 | 13.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,865 | 16.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,648 | 9.37% |
| High School Graduate | 6,080 | 34.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 368 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 2,875 | 16.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,672 | 12,635 | 3,661 |
| Hispanic | 1,406 | 881 | 131 |
| Black | 1,195 | 1,131 | 348 |
| Other Race | 756 | 358 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 703 | 610 | 12 |
| Native American | 390 | 345 | 85 |
| Asian | 286 | 286 | 276 |
| Islander | 14 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 96.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,110 | $83,631 | $46,080 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,217 | $133,875 | $80,082 |
| High School Graduate | $47,897 | $56,930 | $36,231 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,448 | $59,315 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $56,407 | $72,519 | $41,128 |
| Some College | $59,411 | $78,587 | $39,016 |
$56,407
Average Earnings
$72,519
Average Male
$41,128
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.81% of Williston residents speak only English, while 12.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,604 | 1,167 | 5.66% |
| Black | 1,944 | 596 | 30.66% |
| Multiple | 1,606 | 208 | 12.95% |
| Native | 513 | 192 | 37.43% |
| Hispanic | 2,718 | 127 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 439 | 67 | 15.26% |
| Islander | 44 | 24 | 54.55% |
8.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.28%
Male Poverty Rate
11.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williston is Islander, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williston is Hispanic, with 4.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.44% |
| High School | 10.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.45% |
| Some College | 3.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.27% |
| Male Employed | 1.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,964 | $133,615 |
| Households | $84,309 | $113,445 |
| Married Families | $133,287 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,077 | $78,474 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,925
Number of Veterans
1,724
Male Veterans
201
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,077 |
| First Gulf War | 426 |
| Vietnam | 228 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 880 |
| 18 to 34 | 444 |
| 55 to 64 | 254 |
| 75+ | 205 |
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,746 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 8.71% |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 11.89% |
| Native American | 87 | 21.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76%
Labor Force Participation
73.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.04%
Born in Williston
89.98%
Native Born
10.02%
Foreign Born
5.77%
Non Citizen
4.25%
Naturalized
89.98% of Williston residents were born in the United States, with 41.04% having been born in North Dakota. 5.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,484 | -537 | -2.15% |
| 2028 | 25,021 | -537 | -2.1% |
| 2027 | 25,558 | -537 | -2.06% |
| 2026 | 26,095 | -537 | -2.02% |
| 2025 | 26,632 | -537 | -1.98% |
| 2024 | 27,169 | -537 | -1.94% |
| 2023 | 27,706 | 775 | 2.88% |
| 2022 | 26,931 | -427 | -1.56% |
| 2021 | 27,358 | -1,959 | -6.68% |
| 2020 | 29,317 | 108 | 0.37% |
| 2019 | 29,209 | 1,626 | 5.89% |
| 2018 | 27,583 | 1,564 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 26,019 | -561 | -2.11% |
| 2016 | 26,580 | -698 | -2.56% |
| 2015 | 27,278 | 2,428 | 9.77% |
| 2014 | 24,850 | 2,617 | 11.77% |
| 2013 | 22,233 | 2,605 | 13.27% |
| 2012 | 19,628 | 2,191 | 12.57% |
| 2011 | 17,437 | 1,356 | 8.43% |
| 2010 | 16,081 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,512 | -619 | -4.71% |
| 1990 | 13,131 | -205 | -1.54% |
| 1980 | 13,336 | 2,056 | 18.23% |
| 1970 | 11,280 | -586 | -4.94% |
| 1960 | 11,866 | 4,466 | 60.35% |
| 1950 | 7,400 | 1,610 | 27.81% |
| 1940 | 5,790 | 684 | 13.4% |
| 1930 | 5,106 | 928 | 22.21% |
| 1920 | 4,178 | 1,054 | 33.74% |
| 1910 | 3,124 | -21,360 | -87.24% |