Williston, North Dakota
Williston: city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America
About
Williston is a city located in the county of Williams in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,307 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 706 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Williston
| Population | 706 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| County | Williams County |
| Postal code | 58801–58802 |
| Phone Area Codes | 701 |
| Area | 53.11 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.1470,-103.6180 |
| Altitude | 1,877 feet / 572 meters |
| Capital city | Williston is capital of Williams County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:59:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -85.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Williston is located at 48°8'49"N 103°37'5"W (48.1469700, -103.6179700).
Williston map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Williston decreased by 85.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,307 | - | census |
| 2011 | 531 | -146.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 548 | 3.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 580 | 5.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 567 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 634 | 10.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 605 | -4.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 597 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 636 | 6.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 678 | 6.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 706 | 3.97% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Williston
1Rocky Mountain Casing Crews Inc
1637 44th St W, Williston, ND 58801 View details
Phone: +17015727051
2Williston City Hall
22 E Broadway, Williston, ND 58801 View details
Phone: +17015778100 | Website available
3Williston City Planner
22 E Broadway, Williston, ND 58801 View details
Phone: +17015778115 | Website available
4Williston Sewage Treatment Plt
700 Riverside Dr, Williston, ND 58801 View details
Phone: +17015774311 | Website available
People born in Williston (21)
People born in Williston, including actress Mimi Weddell, United States Air Force general James Alan Abrahamson, politician Darlene Hooley, .
More notable people
- John Sutherland (film producer) he was born in 11/09/1910
- Brian Qvale (American basketball player) he was born in 03/11/1988
- Larry Bergh (American basketball player) he was born in 02/04/1942
- John H. Moore (American anthropologist and academic) he was born in 27/02/1939
- Bette Grande (Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives) she was born in 25/01/1961
- Dorvan Solberg (American politician) he was born in 20/05/1934
- H. F. Gierke III (American judge) he was born in 13/03/1943
- Joe Clifford Faust (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1957
- Mark Lee (former Major League Baseball pitcher, born 1964) he was born in 20/07/1964
- Robert Joseph (American academic and ambassador) he was born in 01/01/1949
- Robert W. Peterson (American politician) he was born in 18/01/1929
- Sally Fraser (American actress (1932-2019)) she was born in 12/12/1932
- Scott Petersen (professional golfer) he was born in 04/07/1970
- Suzanne Lebsock (American historian) she was born in 01/12/1949
- Nils Otto Myklestad (American engineer and professor) he was born in 24/03/1909
- Brent Qvale (American football player) he was born in 11/03/1991
- Julie Fedorchak (politician)
- Brad Bekkedahl (American politician) he was born in 23/11/1957
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Williston, ND. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200341 | Williston State College | Williston (ND) | 58801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Williston, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTN | Williston | 1 South Main Street | RAIL |
| SIY | Sidney, MT | 1201 West Holly Street | BUS |
| STN | Stanley | Main Street & Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Williston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williston Post Office | Williston (ND) | 58801 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Williston, Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 10,263 people.
- Williston, South Carolina town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 2,912 people.
- Williston, Florida city in Florida, United States with a population of 2,765 people.
- Williston, Tennessee human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 373 people.
Other cities in Williams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williams County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ray | 943 | City in North Dakota, USA |
| Trenton | 762 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Wildrose | 155 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States |
| Epping | 147 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, USA |
| Buford | 113 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Tioga | 100 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States |
| Wheelock | 93 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Alamo | 81 | City in Williams County, North Dakota in the United States |
| Hamlet | 44 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Bonetraill | 24 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Grenora | 11 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America |