Williston is a city located in Fayette County Tennessee. Williston has a 2024 population of 334. Williston is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -4.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 349 in 2020.
The average household income in Williston is $71,008 with a poverty rate of 15.66%. The median age in Williston is 43.4 years: 43.5 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 51.32% |
| Black or African American | 251 | 47.36% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 209 | 2.54 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 94 | 2.84 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 56 | 1.36 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 30 | 4.47 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 29 | 1.83 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 9.85% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 12.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 6.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.77% |
| High School Graduate | 189 | 47.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.03% |
| Some College | 73 | 18.43% |
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 | 197 | 177 | 28 |
| Black | 194 | 164 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,607 | $75,417 | $40,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $8,125 | $0 | $8,125 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $75,100 | $21,136 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,750 | $55,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $56,875 | $21,709 |
| Some College | $21,875 | $0 | $21,591 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$56,875
Average Male
$21,709
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.6% of Williston residents speak only English, while 0.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 269 | 44 | 16.36% |
| Black | 251 | 35 | 13.94% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
15.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
16.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williston is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williston is Black, with 13.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.61% |
| Some College | 19.51% |
| High School | 10.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 13.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,875 | $79,729 |
| Households | $70,240 | $71,008 |
| Married Families | $71,364 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,250 | $45,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
6
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 2.18% |
| Black | 1 | 0.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
11.7%
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
81.89%
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 81.89% having been born in Tennessee. 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 | 315 | -4 | -1.25% |
| 2028 | 319 | -4 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 323 | -3 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 326 | -4 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 330 | -4 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 334 | -4 | -1.18% |
| 2023 | 338 | -3 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 341 | -5 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 346 | -3 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 349 | -27 | -7.18% |
| 2019 | 376 | -2 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 378 | -5 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 383 | -3 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 386 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 388 | -5 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 393 | -3 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 396 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 399 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 398 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 400 | 0 | 0% |