Williston
Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina
Williston is a town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, with 2,877 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elko, 2.8 miles SE.
- 2,877residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 321 / sq mipopulation density
- 29853ZIP code
About Williston
Williston is a town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,139 at the 2010 census.
The town lies in the center of the Charleston-Hamburg railroad line, the line of the Best Friend locomotive. The train tracks were removed in the 1990s, but the track site has been designated as historically significant by the South Carolina Department of Archives. This section of the train route is now part of the South Carolina Heritage Corridor.
The small-town community once had its own newspaper, The Williston Way, founded in 1921.
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Living in Williston
- Median household income
- $39,484
- Median home value
- $105,100
- Median rent
- $677/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Williston had 2,877 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,877 |
|---|---|
| Density | 321 per sq mi (124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Williston at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnwell County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,877 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.95 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4017° N, 81.4219° W |
| ZIP code | 29853 |
| Official website | williston-sc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4577965 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Williston
- Elko2.8 mi SE
- Windsor7.6 mi NW
- Blackville8.2 mi SE
- Springfield10.5 mi NE
- Barnwell11.5 mi S
- Snelling11.5 mi S
- Salley13.3 mi NE
- Hilda13.4 mi SE
- New Ellenton15.1 mi W
- Perry17.0 mi N
- Norway17.3 mi E
- Denmark17.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Williston
What county is Williston in?
Williston is in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Williston, SC?
2,877 people lived in Williston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Williston, SC?
The ZIP code of Williston is 29853.
What is the elevation of Williston?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Williston?
Elko (2.8 mi), Windsor (7.6 mi), Blackville (8.2 mi), Springfield (10.5 mi), Barnwell (11.5 mi).
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