Williston, Florida
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Williston is a city located in Levy County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,297.
Geography
Williston is located at 29°23'13" North, 82°26'48" West (29.386811, -82.446706)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.7 km² (6.1 mi²). 15.7 km² (6.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.33% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,297 people, 836 households, and 580 families residing in the city. The population density is 146.3/km² (379.0/mi²). There are 915 housing units at an average density of 58.3/km² (151.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 73.44% White, 22.81% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 3.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 836 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% are married couples living together, 22.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% are non-families. 25.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $25,795, and the median income for a family is $26,918. Males have a median income of $22,331 versus $20,634 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,628. 22.6% of the population and 22.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.1% of those under the age of 18 and 22.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Williston Chamber of Commerce (http://www.willistonfl.com/)