Williston, Florida facts for kids
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Williston, Florida
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| City of Williston | |
Welcome sign for Williston, Florida, March 2019
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway to the Nature Coast"
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Location in Levy County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Levy |
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| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.84 sq mi (17.73 km2) |
| • Land | 6.83 sq mi (17.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,976 |
| • Density | 435.98/sq mi (168.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32696
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-77825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293351 |
Williston is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Nature Coast. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,976, up from 2,768 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
The city was established before 1885 by J. M. Willis, who named it after himself.
Geography
Williston is located at 29°23′13″N 82°26′48″W / 29.38694°N 82.44667°W (29.386811, –82.446706).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.5 km2), of which 0.019 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.27%, is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Williston has a humid subtropical climate zone, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 184 | — | |
| 1910 | 371 | 101.6% | |
| 1920 | 823 | 121.8% | |
| 1930 | 940 | 14.2% | |
| 1940 | 890 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,323 | 48.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,582 | 19.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,939 | 22.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,240 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,179 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,297 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,768 | 20.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,976 | 7.5% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,729 | 1,754 | 62.46% | 58.94% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 637 | 616 | 23.01% | 20.70% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 44 | 62 | 1.59% | 2.08% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 7 | 8 | 0.25% | 0.27% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 35 | 104 | 1.26% | 3.49% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 313 | 431 | 11.31% | 14.48% |
| Total | 2,768 | 2,976 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,976 people, 937 households, and 590 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,768 people, 1,184 households, and 763 families residing in the city.
Arts and culture
Williston hosts the Central Florida Harvest and Peanut Festival every October.
Sports
Devil's Den and Blue Grotto
Williston is home to Devil's Den and Blue Grotto, popular diving spots and part of the extensive underground spring system present in the area.
Kentucky Derby
Williston is the birthplace of Foolish Pleasure, winner of the 1975 Kentucky Derby.
Infrastructure
Major roads
US 27
US 27 Alt.
US 41
SR 121
Railroads
Passenger rail service was previously available at the Williston Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot as well as the Seaboard Air Line Railroad depot. Since 2004, the depot is only served by Amtrak's Thruway Motorcoach service to Jacksonville and Lakeland.
Florida Northern Railroad's West Coast Subdivision provides freight rail service through Willison.
Aviation
The area includes Williston Municipal Airport (X60), a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) southwest of the central business district of Williston.
Education
School Board of Levy County operates public schools:
- Williston High School (6–12)
- Williston Elementary School (3–5)
- Joyce Bullock Elementary School (PK–2)
Library
Levy County provides Williston with a local library branch. The Williston Public Library is located in the former, historic Perkins State Bank; one of Florida's oldest banks.
See also
In Spanish: Williston (Florida) para niños
