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Unity

Maine · 469 residents · 1.833 sq mi
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Unity has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,105. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,500. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
−3%since 2000
from 486 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
256 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2373384405416422000201020202024Unity
2024333
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,105
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,944
−1%since 2000
from $15,043 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$362
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.9
+90%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(445)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(12)
Diversity Score12.2%(57)
Diversity Score
12
+289%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unity, Maine?

Unity, Maine has about 469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unity, Maine?

The typical household in Unity, Maine earns about $17,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Unity, Maine expensive?

In Unity, Maine, the median home is worth about $152,500, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Unity, Maine?

About 19.2% 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 43.1% of people in Unity, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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