Williston, ND

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

39,368

0.747% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.3

1.25% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.76%

18.1% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$90,224

4.74% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$267,800

5.02% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

20,121

0.94% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Williston, ND had a population of 39.4k people with a median age of 32.3 and a median household income of $90,224. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Williston, ND grew from 39,076 to 39,368, a 0.747% increase and its median household income grew from $86,139 to $90,224, a 4.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williston, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.72%), White (Hispanic) (4.56%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.77%).

None of the households in Williston, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Williston, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Williston, ND are Williston State College (329 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Williston, ND was $267,800, and the homeownership rate was 57.2%.

Most people in Williston, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Williston, ND was 2 cars per household.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Williston, ND is home to a population of 39.4k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.49% of Williston, ND residents were born outside of the country (2.95k people).

In 2023, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.2k people) in Williston, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.06k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.86k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2023 Citizenship

95.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.8% of Williston, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Williston, ND was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Williston, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williston, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.2k ± 156
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.06k ± 172
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.86k ± 446

9.67%

Hispanic Population

3.81k people

9.67% of the people in Williston, ND are hispanic (3.81k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Williston, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
2,804 ± 1,298 people
Canada
2,799 ± 1,297 people
Mexico
2,784 ± 1,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Philippines, the natal country of 2,804 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,799 and Mexico with 2,784.

Foreign-Born Population

7.49%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.95k people

8.31%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.25k people

As of 2023, 7.49% of Williston, ND residents (2.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williston, ND was 8.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Williston, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,165 ± 435
Vietnam
408 ± 126
Gulf War (1990s)
351 ± 191

Williston, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Williston, ND employs 20.1k people. The largest industries in Williston, ND are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,137 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,995 people), and Educational Services (2,035 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($98,599), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($89,545), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($89,157).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,891. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.1k

2023 Value

± 1,573

−0.94%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Williston, ND declined at a rate of −0.94%, from 20.3k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williston, ND, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,365 people), Management Occupations (2,110 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,850 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williston, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.1k

2023 Value

± 1,573

−0.94%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Williston, ND declined at a rate of −0.94%, from 20.3k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williston, ND, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,137 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,995 people), and Educational Services (2,035 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williston, ND, though some of these residents may live in Williston, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,706

Median earning men ± $5,994

$36,917

Median earning women ± $5,250

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,799), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($97,971), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,983).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($90,986), Information ($85,337), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,469).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.83%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

117
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
86
Transportation and Warehousing
86
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$647k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$213k
Construction
$137k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2023, universities in Williston, ND awarded 329 degrees. The student population of Williston, ND in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 342 male students and 570 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Williston, ND are White (233 and 75.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (31 and 10.1%), Two or More Races (26 and 8.47%), and Black or African American (9 and 2.93%).

The largest universities in Williston, ND by number of degrees awarded are Williston State College (329 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Williston, ND are Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 and 43.2%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (41 and 12.5%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (29 and 8.81%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 912 students enrolled in Williston, ND, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 510 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
142 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
41 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Williston, ND was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Williston, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Williston State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

329 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Williston State College with 329 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 120 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williston, ND, which is 0.574 times less than the 209 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 233 degrees mean that there were 7.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 31 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,310) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,628) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.605% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (157k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (122k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Williston, ND was $267,800 in 2023, which is 0.883 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $255,000 to $267,800, a 5.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Williston, ND is 57.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Williston, ND have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Williston, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Williston, ND is $90,224. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Williston, ND was Burke County, ND with a value of $96,339, followed by Dunn County, ND and Williams County, ND, with respective values of $94,688 and $90,224.

Housing

Property

$267,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$21,094

$8,762

Median Property Taxes

±$890

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Williston, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Williston, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.2%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.2% of the housing units in Williston, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Williston, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Williston, ND was Burke County, ND with a value of $96,339, followed by Dunn County, ND and Williams County, ND, with respective values of $94,688 and $90,224.

The following map shows all of the counties in Williston, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,224

Median Household Income

± $4,796

15.3k

Number of Households

± 1,370

In 2023, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Williston, ND grew to $90,224 from the previous year's value of $86,139.

The following chart displays the households in Williston, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williston, ND is from North Dakota.

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.835% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (9.02%)
Walked (3.4%)

In 2023, 83.3% of workers in Williston, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.02%) and those who walked to work (3.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williston, ND have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Williston, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Williston, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Williston, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Williston, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williston, ND (3.41k out of 38.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williston, ND is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.3% of the population of Williston, ND has health coverage, with 63.2% on employee plans, 6.04% on Medicaid, 7.81% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.528% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1286 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1438 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,286 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,286 patients per year. This represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.3% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.54% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

63.2%

Employer Coverage

6.04%

Medicaid

7.81%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.528%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williston, ND declined by 5.36% from 12.4% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Williston, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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