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Unity

Illinois · 77 residents · 0.70 sq mi
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Unity is home to 77 people in Illinois. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. There are 76 fewer people here than in 2023. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. The median age is 43.9, about 5 years above the US median.

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

77
−50%since 2023
from 153 in 2023
2020 – 2024
110 / sq mi
−50%since 2023
from 218 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.9
+1%since 2023
from 43.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.70 sq mi
Population, 20202024
35679913216420202024Unity
202477
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1414.3%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2415.6%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4423.4%(18)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.5%(5)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7426%(20)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.3%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
16.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.08 people
−11%since 2023
from 3.48 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
16.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black76.5%(117)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black84.4%(65)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
33
−27%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican15.6%(12)
Section 05

Education

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%
46.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

90.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
83.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
67.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
58.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
61.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
76.6%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40%(12)
Married36.7%(11)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced23.3%(7)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married25%(9)
Widowed11.1%(4)
Divorced63.9%(23)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
70.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
31.2%
US average: 18.4%
14.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
14.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
70.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
45.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(11)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 11 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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