Williston, Florida
Williston: city in Florida, United States
About
Williston is a city located in the county of Levy in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,768 and a population density of 158 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,765 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Williston
| Population | 2,765 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Levy County |
| Postal code | 32696 |
| Phone Area Codes | 352 |
| Area | 17.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.3875,-82.4468 |
| Altitude | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:58:42 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Williston is located at 29°23'15"N 82°26'48"W (29.3874700, -82.4467700).
Williston map
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 1 to 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Williston decreased by 0.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,768 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,717 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,699 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,666 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,647 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,665 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,676 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,689 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,708 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,735 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,765 | 1.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,023 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,862 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,587 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,860 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 79.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 539 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,998 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,998 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $71,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,004 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $351 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $598 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 13 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,963 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,750 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 54,756 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,314 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,142 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,689 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 166 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,405 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 52,455 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 11.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 936 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,019 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 600 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 248 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 902 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 90 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 838 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 12.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,036.58 |
Best Things to Do in Williston
1Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696, United States View details
Phone: +13525283344 | Website available
2Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696, United States View details
Phone: +13525290055 | Website available
3Kirby Family Farm
19630 NE 30 St, Williston, FL 32696, United States View details
Phone: +13528127435 | Website available
4Cornelius Williams Park
21000 NE 40th St, Williston, FL 32696, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Williston
1Williston City Hall
50 NW Main St, Williston, FL 32696 View details
Phone: +13525283060 | Website available
2Williston City Hall
427 W Noble Ave, Williston, FL 32696 View details
Phone: +13525283060 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Williston, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134024 | Florida School of Massage | Gainesville (FL) | 32608-5419 |
| 134130 | University of Florida | Gainesville (FL) | 32611 |
| 406547 | City College-Gainesville | Gainesville (FL) | 32607 |
| 457439 | Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville | Gainesville (FL) | 32607 |
| 484473 | University of Florida-Online | Gainesville (FL) | 32611 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Williston, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNF | Gainesville, Florida | 201 East University Ave. | BUS |
| OCA | Ocala, Florida | 531 Northeast First Ave | BUS |
| WDO | Waldo, Florida | 14648 NE 147th Avenue | BUS |
| WWD | Wildwood, Florida | 601 North Main Street | OTHER |
| TVF | The Villages-Lady Lake, FL | 401 North US Highway 441 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Williston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williston Post Office | Williston (FL) | 32696 |
| Morriston Post Office | Morriston (FL) | 32668 |
| Archer Post Office | Archer (FL) | 32618 |
| Bronson Post Office | Bronson (FL) | 32621 |
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (FL) | 32634 |
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, North Dakota city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 706 people.
- Williston, Tennessee human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 373 people.
Other cities in Levy County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Levy County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williston Highlands | 2,275 | Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida |
| Manatee Road | 2,244 | Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida |
| Chiefland | 2,195 | City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America |
| Inglis | 1,374 | Town in Florida, United States |
| Bronson | 1,164 | Town in Levy County, Florida |
| Cedar Key | 726 | Human settlement in Levy County, Florida, United States of America |
| Yankeetown | 537 | Town in Levy County, Florida, United States |
| Otter Creek | 135 | Town in Florida, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Williston distances to largest Florida cities