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Maine · 333 residents · 1.833 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
−31%since 2000
from 486 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+30%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2373384405416422000201020202024Unity
2024333
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,831
+92%since 2000
from $15,043 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+39.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−22%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(467)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(8)
Diversity Score5.9%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+87%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unity, Maine?

Unity, Maine has about 333 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Unity, Maine expensive?

In Unity, Maine, the median home is worth about $177,600.

How educated are people in Unity, Maine?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Unity, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Unity, Maine?

About 24.3% of people in Unity, Maine 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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