Williston Population History 1990 - 2023

What is the current population of Williston?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of Williston is 2,861. Williston, South Carolina is the 6,437th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Williston?

The peak population of Williston was in 2000, when its population was 3,283. In 2000, Williston was the 5,598th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 6,437th largest city in the US. Williston is currently 12.9% smaller than it was in 2000.

How quickly is Williston shrinking?

Williston has shrunk 12.8% since the year 2000. Williston, South Carolina's growth is extremely below average. 83% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Williston, South Carolina?

The total voting age population of Williston, South Carolina, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 1,956. The voting age population is 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

What percentage of Williston, South Carolina residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 13.2% of the residents of Williston are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Williston, South Carolina?

The racial demographics of Williston are 52.2% Black, 44.9% White, 2.6% Two or more races and 0.3% Other. Additionally, 0.3% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Williston, South Carolina residents are below the poverty line?

In Williston, 51.6% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 77.0%. On a per-household basis, 34.9% of families are below the poverty line in Williston.

What percentage of Williston, South Carolina residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 50.3% of Williston residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Williston, South Carolina residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 80.7% of Williston residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 9.9% have a bachelor's degree and 5.0% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Williston, South Carolina residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Williston residents aged 5 and older, 0.3% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.3% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Williston, South Carolina?

The unemployment rate in Williston is 7.3%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Williston, South Carolina residents work for the government?

In Williston, 24.1% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Williston, South Carolina?

The median household income in Williston is $20,076.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Williston, South Carolina?

In Williston, 43.2% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Williston, South Carolina?

Renters occupy 56.8% of housing units in Williston.

What percentage of Williston, South Carolina housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Williston, 8.9% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Williston, South Carolina housing units were built after 2000?

In Williston, 35.8% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 580 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Williston, South Carolina?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Williston is $600.

What percentage of households in Williston, South Carolina have broadband internet?

In Williston, 64.5% of households have an active broadband internet connection.