Williston, ND Demographics

A map of Williston's Population by Race

Williston, North Dakota had a population of 29,160 in 2020. It was 72.2% White, 6.6% Black, 1.9% Asian, 10.8% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 5.5% 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 406 places in North Dakota, Williston is the 6th 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

21,049 residents of Williston identify as White, or 72.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Williston slightly less than the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Williston is ranked #367 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more White than neighboring Trenton (34% White). Williston is less White than neighboring Springbrook (75.7% White), Blacktail (91.8% White), Epping (84.5% White), and Alexander (91.2% White).

Williston's Black Population

1,912 residents of Williston identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Williston is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Black than neighboring Springbrook (0% Black), Trenton (0% Black), Blacktail (0% Black), Epping (0% Black), and Alexander (0% Black).

Williston's Asian Population

545 residents of Williston identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Williston is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Asian than neighboring Springbrook (0% Asian), Trenton (0% Asian), Blacktail (0% Asian), Epping (0% Asian), and Alexander (0% Asian).

Williston's Hispanic Population

3,163 residents of Williston identify as Hispanic, or 10.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Williston slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Williston is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Hispanic than neighboring Springbrook (5.4% Hispanic), Trenton (4.9% Hispanic), Blacktail (6.6% Hispanic), Epping (4.8% Hispanic), and Alexander (1.3% Hispanic).

Williston's Native American/Other Population

891 residents of Williston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Williston is ranked #76 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blacktail (1.6% Native American/Other), and Alexander (2.8% Native American/Other). Williston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springbrook (10.8% Native American/Other), Trenton (45.9% Native American/Other), and Epping (6% Native American/Other).

Williston's Multiracial Population

1,600 residents of Williston identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Williston is ranked #91 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Multiracial than neighboring Blacktail (0% Multiracial), Epping (4.8% Multiracial), and Alexander (4.7% Multiracial). Williston is less Multiracial than neighboring Springbrook (8.1% Multiracial), and Trenton (15.2% Multiracial).

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