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East Williston, FL

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida.

Population

520

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

173

ZIP codes

0

East Williston and its ZIP codes

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East Williston at a glance

  • East Williston is 59% less dense than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $11,692, 84% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • Median rent is $779 a month.

Local data for East Williston, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

East Williston, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$11,692

Poverty rate

60.8%

Median rent

$779/mo

Homeownership

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

1.6%

Median age

55.3

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8), Honduran Americans (2), German Americans (2).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Levy County. PPP loans are for East Williston.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,461

9,070 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,341

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$412M

FY 2026, $9,589 per person

Levy County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

East Williston, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone25.3%
  • Carpooled74.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

East Williston, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

235

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

840

4.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 43°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in East Williston, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.6%

U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts

Diabetes

22.2%

U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts

Smoking

20.1%

U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.7%

U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts

Cities near East Williston

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WillistonCity2.2 mi6.8
RaleighCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.9
MorristonCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.4
Williston HighlandsCensus-designated place8 mi11.3
East BronsonCensus-designated place12 mi11.4
MicanopyTown12 mi1
McIntoshTown13 mi0.7
ReddickTown13 mi1.3
Ocala EstatesCensus-designated place13 mi1
ArcherCity14 mi9.1
BronsonTown15 mi4.3
Rainbow ParkCensus-designated place15 mi4.8
Rainbow Lakes EstatesCensus-designated place16 mi15.8
Rainbow SpringsCensus-designated place19 mi11.5
On Top of the WorldCensus-designated place20 mi17.5
OcalaCity20 mi48

Frequently asked questions

What county is East Williston, FL in?
East Williston is in Levy County, Florida.
What is the population of East Williston, FL?
About 520 people live in East Williston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near East Williston?
Nearby places include Williston (2.2 mi), Raleigh (6.1 mi), Morriston (6.7 mi), Williston Highlands (8 mi), East Bronson (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023