Williston Population 2026

Williston has a population of 26,977, making it the #1741 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Dakota. It is about 326× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Williston (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,977

Rank in United States

#1741

Coordinates

48.15°N, 103.62°W

~572 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,361 km

1,466 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Dakota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Fargo	118,523	#247
Bismarck	75,092	#500
Grand Forks	57,011	#736
Minot	49,450	#886
West Fargo	33,597	#1364
Dickinson	23,765	#1999
Mandan	21,382	#2221
Jamestown	15,422	#3026

Cities near Williston

Dickinson23,765 people · ~154 km away
Minot49,450 people · ~172 km away
Mandan21,382 people · ~252 km away
Bismarck75,092 people · ~260 km away
Jamestown15,422 people · ~393 km away
Sheridan17,873 people · ~452 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Williston?

Williston has a population of 26,977 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1741 biggest city in United States.

What state is Williston in?

Williston is located in North Dakota, United States.

Is Williston the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,361 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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