Williston, North Dakota

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
27,783
Population
$80,352
Median Income
$245,600
Home Value
31.4
Median Age

Demographics

Williston has a population of 27,783 with a median age of 31.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
77.9%
Hispanic
11.3%
Black
7.2%
Other
2.3%
Asian
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population27,783
Median Age31.4
White77.9%
Black or African American7.2%
Asian1.3%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Other / Two or More Races2.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Williston is $80,352, which is 6.9% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $44,173. The poverty rate is 7.4%.

$80,352
Median Household Income
$44,173
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Williston is 2.9%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Williston, 89.8% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
89.8%
Bachelor's+
25.8%
Graduate+
6.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher89.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher25.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree6.5%

Housing

The median home value in Williston is $245,600, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,095. The homeownership rate is 45.6%.

$245,600
Median Home Value
$1,095/mo
Median Rent
45.6%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$245,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,095
Homeownership Rate45.6%
Vacancy Rate22.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Williston, North Dakota?
The population of Williston, North Dakota is 27,783 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Williston, North Dakota?
The median household income in Williston, North Dakota is $80,352. This is 6.9% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Williston, North Dakota?
The median home value in Williston, North Dakota is $245,600. The median monthly rent is $1,095.
What percentage of people in Williston have a college degree?
In Williston, North Dakota, 25.8% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 89.8% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Williston, North Dakota an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Williston, North Dakota is 3.1x (median home value $245,600 vs. median income $80,352), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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