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Unity

Illinois · 77 residents · 0.701 sq mi
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Population has fallen 50% since 2023, a loss of 76 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−50%since 2023
from 153 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
110 / sq mi
−50%since 2023
from 218 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+1%since 2023
from 43.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
35679913216420202024Unity
202477
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,319
+14%since 2023
from $36,361 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−2%since 2023
from 0.392 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black76.5%(117)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black84.4%(65)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.9%(25)
Diversity Score
33
−27%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
67.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
61.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unity, Illinois?

Unity, Illinois has about 77 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Unity, Illinois?

About 79.6% of adults age 25 and over in Unity, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Unity, Illinois?

About 5.2% of people in Unity, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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