Williston, SC Demographics

A map of Williston's Population by Race

Williston, South Carolina had a population of 2,877 in 2020. It was 41.4% White, 51.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.7% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Williston is the 149th 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

1,192 residents of Williston identify as White, or 41.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Williston considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williston is ranked #347 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more White than neighboring Elko (33.6% White), Blackville (13% White), and Barnwell (39.7% White). Williston is less White than neighboring Windsor (64.3% White), and Snelling (70.4% White).

Williston's Black Population

1,485 residents of Williston identify as Black, or 51.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Williston considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williston is ranked #106 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Black than neighboring Windsor (20% Black), Snelling (22.8% Black), and Barnwell (51.4% Black). Williston is less Black than neighboring Elko (52.1% Black), and Blackville (82.3% Black).

Williston's Asian Population

8 residents of Williston identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williston is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Asian than neighboring Elko (0% Asian), Windsor (0% Asian), and Snelling (0% Asian). Williston is less Asian than neighboring Barnwell (2.1% Asian).

Williston's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Williston identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williston is ranked #308 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Hispanic than neighboring Blackville (1.6% Hispanic), and Barnwell (2.1% Hispanic). Williston is less Hispanic than neighboring Elko (8.6% Hispanic), Windsor (9.6% Hispanic), and Snelling (2.8% Hispanic).

Williston's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Williston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williston is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor (0% Native American/Other). Williston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elko (2.9% Native American/Other), Blackville (0.8% Native American/Other), Snelling (1.2% Native American/Other), and Barnwell (0.9% Native American/Other).

Williston's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Williston identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Williston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williston is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Williston is more Multiracial than neighboring Elko (2.9% Multiracial), Blackville (2% Multiracial), and Snelling (2.8% Multiracial). Williston is less Multiracial than neighboring Windsor (6.1% Multiracial).

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