Williston, FL Demographics

A map of Williston's Population by Race

Williston, Florida had a population of 2,976 in 2020. It was 58.9% White, 20.7% Black, 2.1% Asian, 14.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Williston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Williston is the 590th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Williston's White Population

1,754 residents of Williston identify as White, or 58.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Williston slightly larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Williston is ranked #593 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more White than neighboring East Williston (22.7% White), and Raleigh (35.3% White). Williston is less White than neighboring Williston Highlands (79.4% White), Morriston (67.3% White), and East Bronson (70.3% White).

Williston's Black Population

616 residents of Williston identify as Black, or 20.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Williston slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Williston is ranked #189 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Black than neighboring Williston Highlands (4.8% Black), Morriston (0% Black), and East Bronson (6.2% Black). Williston is less Black than neighboring East Williston (71.4% Black), and Raleigh (53.8% Black).

Williston's Asian Population

62 residents of Williston identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Williston is ranked #288 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Asian than neighboring East Williston (0% Asian), Raleigh (0% Asian), Williston Highlands (0.2% Asian), Morriston (1.2% Asian), and East Bronson (0.2% Asian).

Williston's Hispanic Population

431 residents of Williston identify as Hispanic, or 14.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Williston slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Williston is ranked #423 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Hispanic than neighboring East Williston (4.4% Hispanic), Raleigh (5.6% Hispanic), and Williston Highlands (10.2% Hispanic). Williston is less Hispanic than neighboring Morriston (29.1% Hispanic), and East Bronson (16.6% Hispanic).

Williston's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Williston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Williston is ranked #835 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raleigh (0% Native American/Other). Williston is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Williston (0.4% Native American/Other), Williston Highlands (1.1% Native American/Other), Morriston (1.8% Native American/Other), and East Bronson (1% Native American/Other).

Williston's Multiracial Population

104 residents of Williston identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Williston is ranked #498 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Multiracial than neighboring East Williston (1.2% Multiracial), and Morriston (0.6% Multiracial). Williston is less Multiracial than neighboring Raleigh (5.3% Multiracial), Williston Highlands (4.2% Multiracial), and East Bronson (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.