Census ACS · #717 μSA
Williston Metro Area
The Williston, Nd Micropolitan Statistical Area has 39,368 residents. The median household income is $90,224 and the median home value is $267,800.
39,368
Population
19
People / sq mi
$90,224
Median Income
$267,800
Median Home Value
The Williston CBSA covers 2,078 sq mi of land at 18.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% |
Economy & Income
$90,224
Median Household Income
$45,793
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$267,800
Median Home Value
$1,108
Median Rent
57.2%
Homeownership
Education
90.6%
High School+
23.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
3.2%
Work From Home
18.7 min
Avg Commute
46.9%
Foreign Born
Williston spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Williston, Nd Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 39,368 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #717 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Williston metro area is $90,224, with a per capita income of $45,793.
The Williston, Nd CBSA spans the state of North Dakota.
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Data for the Williston, Nd CBSA (48780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Williston: 57.2% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Williston is a metro area in ND with a population of 39,368.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $90,224, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.7%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $267,800, with typical rent around $1,108.
23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.