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Unity

Missouri · 66 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 $42,083. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−53%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+9%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
49831171511851990201020202024Unity
2024121
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,443
−33%since 2000
from $31,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$769
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
7.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
92.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(49)
Black9.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(3)
Asian3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.9%(26)
Diversity Score
40
+82%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−23.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Female
70.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unity, Missouri?

Unity, Missouri has about 66 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unity, Missouri?

The typical household in Unity, Missouri earns about $42,083 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 $769 a month.

How educated are people in Unity, Missouri?

About 60.6% 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 0.0% 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 99 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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