Williams County, North Dakota
Williams County: County in North Dakota, United States
About
Williams County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,398 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,700 inhabitants. Its county seat is Williston. The county was created 133 years ago in 1890.
Williams County is located in western North Dakota along the border with Montana. As of 2020, the population was 38,700. The county seat is Williston, which had a population of 14,716 as of 2020.
Some key facts about Williams County:
- Williams County was created in 1891 and named for E.W. Williams, a railroad surveyor and early legislator in North Dakota.
- The economy of Williams County is primarily driven by oil production from the Williston Basin Formation and the Bakken Formation.
- Williston serves as the retail hub for western North Dakota’s oil boom region. Major employers include oil and gas companies as well as retail and construction firms.
- The Missouri River forms the northern border of Williams County. Popular recreational activities include fishing, boating, and camping.
- Lake Sakakawea, a large reservoir on the Missouri River, stretches through the northeastern part of Williams County.
- Williams County contains 10 organized townships and 7 incorporated cities including Williston, Ray, and Tioga.
- The county has experienced rapid population growth since 2010 due to the increase in oil industry jobs.
Williams County is at the heart of North Dakota’s oil industry, with a rapidly growing economy and population. The Missouri River valley provides recreation mixed with oil fields and wide open plains across the county's landscape.
Quick Facts about Williams County
| Population : | 38,700 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| Different from : | Williams County, Williamsburg County, Williamsburg |
| Area : | 2148 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.7% |
| Capital : | Williston |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1891 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:00:29 (30th December 2024) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 42.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Williams County is located at 48°20'37"N 103°28'49"W (48.3436800, -103.4802100). It has 6 neighbors: Roosevelt County, Sheridan County, Burke County, Divide County, McKenzie County and Mountrail County.
Williams County map
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The largest city of Williams County is Ray with a population of 943. Other cities include, Trenton population 762, Williston population 706, Wildrose population 155 and Epping population 147. See all Williams County cities & populated places.
Williams County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williams County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ray | 943 | City in North Dakota, USA |
| Trenton | 762 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Williston | 706 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Wildrose | 155 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States |
| Epping | 147 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, USA |
| Buford | 113 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Tioga | 100 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States |
| Wheelock | 93 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Alamo | 81 | City in Williams County, North Dakota in the United States |
| Hamlet | 44 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Bonetraill | 24 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Grenora | 11 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Williams County
Williams County has 6 neighbours.
- Roosevelt County county in Montana, United States
- Sheridan County county in Montana, United States
- Burke County county in North Dakota, United States
- Divide County county in North Dakota, United States
- McKenzie County county in North Dakota, United States
- Mountrail County county in North Dakota, United States
- Williston
Demographics
The population of Williams County increased by 42.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,398 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,406 | 8.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,735 | 8.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,591 | 9.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,106 | 7.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,301 | 9.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,213 | -3.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,467 | -2.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,469 | 5.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,589 | 5.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,700 | 2.87% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Williams County , Ohio county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 36,565 people.
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 11,388 | County in North Dakota, United States |
