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Unity

Missouri · 99 residents · 1.46 sq mi
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Unity has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,944. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−29%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.5
+4%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49831171511851990201020202024Unity
2024121
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,944
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,115
−34%since 2000
from $31,836 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$651
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
1.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
98.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(80)
Black7.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(6)
Asian2%(2)
Other2%(2)
Diversity Score38.6%(38)
Diversity Score
39
+76%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.8 min
−25%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Female
63.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unity, Missouri?

Unity, Missouri has about 99 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unity, Missouri?

The typical household in Unity, Missouri earns about $26,944 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 $651 a month.

How educated are people in Unity, Missouri?

About 60.9% 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 3.0% 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 66 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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