Williston
City in Williams County, North Dakota
Williston is a city in Williams County, North Dakota, with 29,160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,877 ft (572 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springbrook, 9.6 miles NE.
- 29,160residents (2020 Census)
- 1,877 ftelevation · 572 m
- 25.7 sq miland area · 66.6 km²
- 1,134 / sq mipopulation density
- 58801ZIP code
About Williston
Williston is a city in and the county seat of Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The 2020 census gave its population as 29,160, making Williston the sixth-most populous city in North Dakota.
It is near the southeast edge of the Williston Basin, named after the city. This huge subterranean geologic feature is known for its rich deposits of petroleum, coal, and potash, which contributed to the city's population nearly doubling between 2010 and 2020, due largely to the North Dakota oil boom.
Williston's newspaper is the weekly Williston Herald. Williston is the home of Williston State College and the Miss North Dakota Scholarship Pageant.
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Living in Williston
- Median household income
- $79,381
- Median home value
- $286,200
- Median rent
- $1,122/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Williston had 29,160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,134 per sq mi (438 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Williston at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Williams County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,160 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.71 sq mi (66.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.1895° N, 103.6491° W |
| ZIP code | 58801 |
| Official website | cityofwilliston.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3886220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Williston
- Springbrook9.6 mi NE
- Trenton12.2 mi SW
- Epping14.8 mi NE
- Blacktail17.3 mi N
- Long Creek19.2 mi E
- Alexander24.3 mi S
- Ray24.4 mi NE
- Bainville, MT26.5 mi W
- Arnegard28.1 mi S
- Alamo28.4 mi N
- East Fairview29.3 mi SW
- Fairview, MT29.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Williston
What county is Williston in?
Williston is in Williams County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Williston, ND?
29,160 people lived in Williston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Williston, ND?
The ZIP code of Williston is 58801.
What is the elevation of Williston?
1,877 feet (572 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Williston?
Springbrook (9.6 mi), Trenton (12.2 mi), Epping (14.8 mi), Blacktail (17.3 mi), Long Creek (19.2 mi).
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