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CITY · 2020 ACS

Unity

Illinois · 98 residents · 0.701 sq mi
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Unity has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,464. The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 52 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
+113%vs 2021
vs 46 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
37.5
−42%vs 2021
vs 64.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
35679913216420202024Unity
202477
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(4)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.2%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3418.4%(18)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 445.1%(5)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(12)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(12)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(11)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.1%(6)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2022
Per capita income
$30,961
+11%vs 2021
vs $27,776 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−10.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.1%
−15.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
15.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(14)
Black76.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican15.6%(12)
RANKED:Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.3%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 23.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−16.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
+13.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.9% in 2021
Female
40.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.1% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unity, Illinois?

Unity, Illinois has about 98 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unity, Illinois?

The typical household in Unity, Illinois earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Unity, Illinois?

About 21.0% 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 11.3% 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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