Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Williston, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,154

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.1%1,800

Black

28.2%888

Hispanic/Latino

12.5%394

Asian

1.4%43

Two or More

0.9%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%38

High School Diploma

38.4%853

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%85

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%249

Associate's Degree

12.6%280

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%308

Master's Degree

5.4%121

Professional Degree

1.4%31

Doctorate

1%23

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$252,700

Median Renti

$969

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72%759

Renter-Occupied

28%295

Total Units

1,101

Homeownership

72%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%50

$50K–$100K

10.1%77

$100K–$150K

6.3%48

$150K–$200K

14.8%112

$200K–$300K

31.5%239

$300K–$500K

28.7%218

$500K–$1M

2%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

143

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

11.3%124

2000–2009

31.6%348

1990–1999

5.7%63

1980–1989

12.9%142

1970–1979

16.4%181

1960–1969

12.3%135

1950–1959

2.5%28

1940–1949

3.9%43

1939 or earlier

3.4%37

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.1%960

Utility Gas

8.3%88

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,111

Mean Household Incomei

$84,094

Per Capita Incomei

$31,590

Poverty Ratei

14.9%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

1,374

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%66

$10K–$15K

2.7%28

$15K–$20K

1.3%14

$20K–$25K

2.6%27

$25K–$30K

7.7%81

$30K–$35K

6%63

$35K–$40K

4.6%49

$40K–$45K

3.7%39

$45K–$50K

4.6%48

$50K–$60K

7.2%76

$60K–$75K

14.2%150

$75K–$100K

8.6%91

$100K–$125K

10.2%107

$125K–$150K

4.9%52

$150K–$200K

9.8%103

$200K+

5.7%60

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

143

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

55 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing37 homes91% occupied$346/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes51% occupied$466/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,111/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

57%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

27.5%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

12.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.5% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1815.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Guatemala

India

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,323

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,351

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

284(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured