Williston, ND population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Williston increased by 15,208. In this period, the peak population was 29,317 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12,498 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,362 | -136 | -1.09% |
| 2002 | 12,358 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2003 | 12,256 | -102 | -0.83% |
| 2004 | 12,201 | -55 | -0.45% |
| 2005 | 12,203 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2006 | 12,287 | 84 | 0.69% |
| 2007 | 12,499 | 212 | 1.73% |
| 2008 | 12,683 | 184 | 1.47% |
| 2009 | 13,149 | 466 | 3.67% |
| 2010 | 16,081 | 2,932 | 22.30% |
| 2011 | 17,437 | 1,356 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 19,628 | 2,191 | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 22,233 | 2,605 | 13.27% |
| 2014 | 24,850 | 2,617 | 11.77% |
| 2015 | 27,278 | 2,428 | 9.77% |
| 2016 | 26,580 | -698 | -2.56% |
| 2017 | 26,019 | -561 | -2.11% |
| 2018 | 27,583 | 1,564 | 6.01% |
| 2019 | 29,209 | 1,626 | 5.89% |
| 2020 | 29,317 | 108 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 27,358 | -1,959 | -6.68% |
| 2022 | 26,931 | -427 | -1.56% |
| 2023 | 27,706 | 775 | 2.88% |
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Williston, ND population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Williston's population increased by 3,583 (28.67%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Williston's population increased by 13,236 (82.31%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Williston's population decreased by 1,611 (5.50%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Williston's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 27,706.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Williston's population peaked in year 2020 at 29,317.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Williston's population was lowest in year 2004 at 12,201.
Williston, ND annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Williston grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Williston had an average annual population growth rate of 5.29% per year. Overall the population grew 121.68% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Williston annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 5.29% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Williston population grew the most, with an increase of 2,932 people (a 22.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Williston population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,959 people (a 6.68% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Williston, ND population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Williston's population increased by 348 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 427 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 775 (2.88%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Williston, ND changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Williston increased by 5,473 (24.62%). The population was highest at 29,317 in the year 2020 and lowest at 24,850 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.38%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)