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Williston, ND


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Williston, North Dakota

Williston, North Dakota, in Williams county, is 161 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 538 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 12,512.

The People and Families of Williston

In Williston, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Williston live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williston had a median family income of $38,713.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Williston ($3,650). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Williston Housing

About 64% of housing units in Williston are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Williston, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Williston than in most places of its size.

High Points

Williston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
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Comparative Profile of Williston, ND

Comparing Williston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens83
Age of the Population73
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Well-Paid Single Men45
Well-Paid Single Women47
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
People Living Alone95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime73

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