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Wisconsin · 368 residents (2025 est.) · 0.991 sq mi
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Unity has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $105,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
378
+3%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
381 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:368 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3263603944274611990201020202024Unity
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,827
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,310
+53%since 2000
from $17,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+24%since 2010
from 0.292 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(301)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(14)
Diversity Score42.2%(160)
Diversity Score
42
+3023%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unity, Wisconsin?

Unity, Wisconsin has about 378 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unity, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Unity, Wisconsin earns about $56,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Unity, Wisconsin expensive?

In Unity, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Unity, Wisconsin?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Unity, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Unity, Wisconsin?

About 17.9% of people in Unity, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Unity, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Unity, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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