Williston
Census-designated place in Caroline County, Maryland
Williston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Caroline County, Maryland, with 153 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Denton, 3.7 miles NE.
- 153residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 583 / sq mipopulation density
- 21629ZIP code
About Williston
Williston is an unincorporated town and census-designated place on the Eastern Shore of the U.S. state of Maryland, in Caroline County. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 155. It is situated between Maryland Route 16 on its eastern edge and the Choptank River on its west. It was originally known as Potter's Landing for its first resident, Zabdiel Potter. His home, Potter Hall, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The Caroline-Dorchester County Fair is held annually just east of the village proper.
Several other historical features are located near Williston, including Memory Lane (Denton, Maryland), the Williston Mill Historic District, and the Williston Community Church
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Living in Williston
- Median household income
- $129,479
- Median home value
- $532,700
- Median age
- 33.2
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Williston had 153 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 153 |
|---|---|
| Density | 583 per sq mi (225 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Williston at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Caroline County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 153 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8303° N, 75.8515° W |
| ZIP code | 21629 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2485175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Williston
- Denton3.7 mi NE
- West Denton4.2 mi N
- Hillsboro7.7 mi NW
- Queen Anne8.2 mi NW
- Cordova8.4 mi W
- Ridgely8.6 mi N
- Preston8.8 mi S
- Greensboro10.4 mi N
- Federalsburg10.4 mi SE
- Choptank11.5 mi SW
- Easton12.4 mi W
- Hurlock14.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Williston
What county is Williston in?
Williston is in Caroline County, Maryland.
What is the population of Williston, MD?
153 people lived in Williston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Williston, MD?
The ZIP code of Williston is 21629.
What is the elevation of Williston?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Williston?
Denton (3.7 mi), West Denton (4.2 mi), Hillsboro (7.7 mi), Queen Anne (8.2 mi), Cordova (8.4 mi).
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