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Missouri · 62 residents (2025 est.) · 1.46 sq mi
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Unity has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−14%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
−43%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:62 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
49831171511851990201020202024Unity
2024121
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,593
+37%since 2000
from $31,836 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+61%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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

Median gross rent
$881
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
97.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(125)
Black2.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(8)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(64)
Black9.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score71.7%(87)
Diversity Score
72
+227%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unity, Missouri?

Unity, Missouri has about 121 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unity, Missouri?

The typical household in Unity, Missouri earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Unity, Missouri expensive?

In Unity, Missouri, the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Unity, Missouri?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Unity, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Unity, Missouri?

About 12.1% of people in Unity, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Unity, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Unity, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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