Demographics & People — Williston, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,964 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,300 |
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| Median Age | 32.0 |
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| Total Households | 11,216 |
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| Family Households | 6,689 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,318 |
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| Black or African American | 1,993 |
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| Asian | 439 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,758 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 11,275 |
| German | 5,005 |
| Other groups | 4,477 |
| Norwegian | 4,295 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,146 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,585 |
| English | 1,246 |
| Irish | 1,244 |
| Subsaharan African | 794 |
| Polish | 658 |
Language
| English Only | 22,103 |
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| Spanish | 1,589 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,171 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,731 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,760 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Williston, North Dakota.
