East Williston, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 520, East Williston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

East Williston is a small community located in Florida, within Levy County. The total population is 520. It ranks as the 852nd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Williston is 55.3 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 14.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Williston is $11,692. This is 84% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 86% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 60.8%. This is 383% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 33.6%. This is 596% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. 27.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Williston is Black or African American, making up 51.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 48.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (51.0% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

1.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 95% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 59.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Williston, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.