Williston city, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Williston city, Florida Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Williston city, Florida has a total population of 3,055, the 591st largest city in Florida, with a median household income of $59,776, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Williston city Quick Facts

Population 3,055

Median Household Income $59,776

Median Home Value $218,900

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

High School Graduation Rate 88.5%

Diversity Index 57/100

Population 3,055 591st of 953

Median Income $59,776 below average

Poverty Rate 16.3% 31% higher national

Median Home Value $218,900 bottom 30%

How Williston city Compares

Median Household Income

Williston city

$59,776

$71,711

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Williston city

$218,900

$325,000

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.3%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 31.7%

$100K+ 30.5%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

56.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

22.2%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 64 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Williston city Rankings in Florida

#591 Population of 953

#608 Median Income of 953

#637 Education of 953

#653 Home Value of 953

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Cities Similar to Williston city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Hilliard town	2,993	$59,949	$216,100	10.3%	29.4%
Carrabelle city	3,145	$57,143	$149,600	11.7%	11.6%
Chattahoochee city	2,965	$54,375	$82,900	8.2%	51.6%
Meadow Oaks CDP	3,261	$57,944	$194,500	17.6%	6.9%
Dade City North CDP	3,049	$50,443	$178,500	1.7%	34.6%

Population Overview

Williston city is a small community located in Florida. The total population is 3,055. It ranks as the 591st most populous out of 953 cities and towns in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Williston city is 40.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Williston city is $59,776. This is 17% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $218,900. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Williston city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.1% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 26.8%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Williston city, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 953 Census-designated places in Florida. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Williston city, Florida?

Williston city, Florida has a population of 3,055 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Williston city, FL?

The median household income in Williston city is $59,776, which is 24% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Williston city, FL?

The poverty rate in Williston city is 16.3%. This means approximately 468 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Williston city, Florida?

Williston city's population is 58.1% White, 28.1% Black, 9.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Williston city, FL?

The median home value in Williston city is $218,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Williston city, Florida?

19.4% of adults (25+) in Williston city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.