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 |
| Altitude : | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:27:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Williston is located at 29°23'15"N 82°26'48"W (29.3874700, -82.4467700).
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Demographics
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 |
Williston zip code is 32696.
County name: Levy, County
fips: 12075
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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 |
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Schools in Williston
College & universities near Williston, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134024 | Florida School of Massage | Gainesville (FL) | 32608-5419 |
| 406547 | City College-Gainesville | Gainesville (FL) | 32607 |
| 134130 | University of Florida | Gainesville (FL) | 32611 |
| 457439 | Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville | Gainesville (FL) | 32607 |
| 484473 | University of Florida-Online | Gainesville (FL) | 32611 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Williston, FL
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 |
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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
