Williston, Florida
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| Coordinates: 29°23′13″N 82°26′48″W / 29.38694°N 82.44667°WCoordinates: 29°23′13″N 82°26′48″W / 29.38694°N 82.44667°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Levy |
| Area | |
| - Total | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km2) |
| - Land | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km2) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 2,297 |
| - Density | 376.6/sq mi (146.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 32696 |
| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-77825[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293351[2] |
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.
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[edit] Geography
Williston is located at 29°23′13″N 82°26′48″W / 29.38694°N 82.44667°W (29.386811, -82.446706)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.7 km² (6.1 mi²). 15.7 km² (6.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.33%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,297 people, 836 households, and 580 families residing in the city. The population density was 146.3/km² (379.0/mi²). There were 915 housing units at an average density of 58.3/km² (151.0/mi²). 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.
[edit] Places of interest
- Devil's Den and Blue Grotto - Popular diving spots, part of the extensive underground spring system present in the area.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
- The birthplace of "Foolish Pleasure" - Winner of the 1975 Kentucky Derby.[10]
- It is home to the Williston Municipal 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.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Blue Grotto dive resort owner rejects $2 million purchase offer
- ^ On the auction block - Diving paradise could become new source for bottled water, Ocala Star Banner
- ^ Blue Grotto, Underwater Florida
- ^ Blue Grotto, Florida Caves
- ^ Devil's Den: Underground and Open Air, Dive Training Magazine
- ^ Dive right in -- the view's fine at Devil's Den, Orlando Sentinel
- ^ A renaissance for Williston?, Gainesville Sun
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