Williston, FL Demographics

A map of Williston's Population by Race

Williston, Florida has an estimated population of 3,154, an increase from the 2,976 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% White, 28.2% Black, 12.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Williston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Williston has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Williston, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williston is ranked the 586th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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 was ranked the 590th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williston's White Population

1,800 residents of Williston, or 57.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williston is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Williston ranks 594th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Williston's population has decreased from 58.9% to 57.1%.

Williston is more White than neighboring East Williston (48.7% White), and Raleigh (50.7% White). Williston is less White than neighboring Williston Highlands (80.1% White), Morriston (100% White), and East Bronson (65.1% White).

Williston's Black Population

888 residents of Williston, or 28.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williston is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Williston ranks 189th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.2%. Black residents' share of Williston's population has increased from 20.7% to 28.2%.

Williston is more Black than neighboring Williston Highlands (0% Black), Morriston (0% Black), and East Bronson (13.6% Black). Williston is less Black than neighboring East Williston (51% Black), and Raleigh (39.7% Black).

Williston's Asian Population

43 residents of Williston, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williston is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Williston ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. Asian residents' share of Williston's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.4%.

Williston is more Asian than neighboring East Williston (0% Asian), Raleigh (0% Asian), Williston Highlands (0% Asian), and Morriston (0% Asian). Williston is less Asian than neighboring East Bronson (1.7% Asian).

Williston's Hispanic Population

394 residents of Williston, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williston is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Williston ranks 424th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Williston's population has decreased from 14.5% to 12.5%.

Williston is more Hispanic than neighboring East Williston (0.4% Hispanic), Raleigh (3% Hispanic), Morriston (0% Hispanic), and East Bronson (6.3% Hispanic). Williston is less Hispanic than neighboring Williston Highlands (15.7% Hispanic).

Williston's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Williston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Williston is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Williston ranks 863rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Williston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Raleigh (4.2% Native American/Other), and Williston Highlands (0.8% Native American/Other).

Williston's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Williston, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williston is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Williston ranks 504th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Williston's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.9%.

Williston is more Multiracial than neighboring East Williston (0% Multiracial), and Morriston (0% Multiracial). Williston is less Multiracial than neighboring Raleigh (2.4% Multiracial), Williston Highlands (3.4% Multiracial), and East Bronson (13.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.