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The City of Williston is the 6th largest city in North Dakota with a population of 28,056 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Williston ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Dakota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Williston is located at latitude 48.147 and longitude -103.618 in Williams County. The formal boundaries for the City of Williston encompass a land area of 20.36 sq. miles and a water area of 0.15 sq. miles. Williams County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Williston has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,056 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,090 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $79,381 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,046 |
| Median Home Value | $286,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,348 (35.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,012 (39.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,747 (24.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 11,360 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 6,962 (61.3%) |
The table below compares Williston to the other 406 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 49 | 88th |
| Median Household Income | # 143 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 98 | 76th |
| Diversity Index | # 27 | 94th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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