Williston City, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 12512 residents, 5255 households, and 3208 families in the city. The population density was 1794.1 people per square mile (692.71/km˛), giving it the 19th most densely populated city among the North Dakota. There were 5912 housing units at an average density of 848.2 per square mile (327.49/km˛). The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 38.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Williston City was 37.2 and 39.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 11723 White, 21 Black or African American, 457 American Indian, 30 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 258 from two or more races and 21 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29962, making its North Dakota's 174th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $38713, it would be the 165th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $16656, making it the 140th highest city by per capita income in North Dakota. The median income is $16498, Males had a median income of $23326 versus $11951 for females.
In 2000, 3266 pupils and students, of which 49.27% are male and 50.73% are female, 26.1% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.98% nursery or pri school, 4.84% kindergarten, 45.56% elementary school, 27.5% high school and 18.13% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12512 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12531 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12461 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12321 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12310 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12194 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12128 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12114 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12189 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12418 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12641 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 60 | 70 | 130 |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 95 | 158 |
| Elementary school | 821 | 667 | 1488 |
| High school | 393 | 505 | 898 |
| College or graduate school | 272 | 320 | 592 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston city, North Dakota | $29962 | $38713 | $16656 |
| Williams County, North Dakota | $31491 | $39065 | $16763 |
| North Dakota, United States | $34604 | $43654 | $17769 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |