Williston is a town located in Barnwell County South Carolina. Williston has a 2024 population of 2,851. Williston is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,890 in 2020.
The average household income in Williston is $53,818 with a poverty rate of 31.09%. The median age in Williston is 45.6 years: 41.4 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,559 | 54.06% |
| White | 1,314 | 45.56% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,378 | 2.03 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 670 | 1.02 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Female | 344 | 2.8 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
| Married | 318 | 2.85 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Male | 46 | 5.35 | 100 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 9.76% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 9.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 335 | 15.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 0.94% |
| High School Graduate | 804 | 37.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 5.57% |
| Some College | 430 | 20.28% |
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 | 1,071 | 965 | 267 |
| Black | 1,038 | 826 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 36.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,665 | $96,356 | $37,784 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,032 | $40,801 | $28,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,057 | $59,550 | $33,540 |
| Some College | $34,369 | $57,900 | $33,502 |
$39,057
Average Earnings
$59,550
Average Male
$33,540
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.73% of Williston residents speak only English, while 0.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,539 | 673 | 43.73% |
| White | 1,278 | 200 | 15.65% |
| Multiple | 4 | 4 | 100% |
31.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.11%
Male Poverty Rate
40.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williston is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williston is White, with 15.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.71% |
| High School | 25.87% |
| Some College | 23.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,182 | $65,274 |
| Households | $35,968 | $53,818 |
| Married Families | $114,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,500 | $40,717 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
108
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 7.68% |
| Black | 19 | 1.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
69.07%
Born in Williston
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Williston residents were born in the United States, with 69.07% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,803 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 2,812 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 2,822 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 2,832 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 2,841 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 2,851 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 2,861 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,865 | -22 | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 2,887 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,890 | -35 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 2,925 | -29 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 2,954 | -32 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 2,986 | -29 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 3,015 | -17 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 3,032 | -38 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 3,070 | -21 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 3,091 | -17 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 3,108 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 3,121 | -23 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 3,144 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,307 | 208 | 6.71% |
| 1990 | 3,099 | -74 | -2.33% |
| 1980 | 3,173 | 579 | 22.32% |
| 1970 | 2,594 | -128 | -4.7% |
| 1960 | 2,722 | -81 | -2.89% |