Williston, Florida
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Williston is a city in Levy County
, Florida
, United States
. The population was 2,297 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 2,467.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²). 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.33%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,297 people, 836 households, and 580 families residing in the city. The population density
was 379.0 inhabitants per square mile (146.3/km²). There were 915 housing units at an average density of 151.0 per square mile (58.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.44% White, 22.81% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races
, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.57% of the population.
There were 836 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples
living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,795, and the median income for a family was $26,918. Males had a median income of $22,331 versus $20,634 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,628. About 22.4% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 22.5% of those age 65 or over.
Among members of the law enforcement community, Williston is known affectionately as "DWLSton," a portmanteau of "Williston" and "DWLS" (an abbreviation standing for the crime of "Driving While License Suspended.")
Levy County, Florida
Levy County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 34,450. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 37,998. Its county seat is Bronson, Florida. Levy is pronounced lee vee.- History :...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,297 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 2,467.
Geography
Williston is located at 29°23′13"N 82°26′48"W (29.386811, -82.446706).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²). 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.33%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,297 people, 836 households, and 580 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 379.0 inhabitants per square mile (146.3/km²). There were 915 housing units at an average density of 151.0 per square mile (58.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.44% White, 22.81% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.57% of the population.
There were 836 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,795, and the median income for a family was $26,918. Males had a median income of $22,331 versus $20,634 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,628. About 22.4% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 22.5% of those age 65 or over.
Among members of the law enforcement community, Williston is known affectionately as "DWLSton," a portmanteau of "Williston" and "DWLS" (an abbreviation standing for the crime of "Driving While License Suspended.")
Places of interest
- Devil's DenDevil's Den (cave)Devil's Den is a karst window, in which the roof over a subterranean river has collapsed, exposing the water to the open surface, near Williston, Florida. It is privately owned, and operated as a SCUBA diving training and recreational facility....
and Blue Grotto - Popular diving spots, part of the extensive underground spring system present in the area. - The birthplace of "Foolish Pleasure" - Winner of the 1975 Kentucky Derby.
- It is home to the Williston Municipal AirportWilliston Municipal AirportWilliston Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Williston, a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. Commonly referred to as Williston Airport, it is located SW of Gainesville Regional Airport...
(X60). - It is home to Foss Foam Products of Florida, a sailboat manufacturing company that produces more rudders than any other company in the United States.
- It is home to Two Tails Ranch, an exotic animal refuge specializing in elephants.