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Unity, Illinois
Unity, Illinois is located in Illinois
Unity, Illinois
Unity, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Unity, Illinois is located in the United States
Unity, Illinois
Unity, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Alexander
Area
 • Total 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2)
 • Land 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
335 ft (102 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 98
 • Density 139.80/sq mi (53.95/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 618
GNIS feature ID 425589

Unity, also known as Hodges Park Station, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Alexander County, Illinois, United States. Illinois Route 127 passes by Unity south of Tamms. The population as of the 2020 census was 98.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Unity has a total area of 0.70 square miles (1.81 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census there were 98 people, 25 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 139.80 inhabitants per square mile (53.98/km2). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 77.03 per square mile (29.74/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 17.35% White, 77.55% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 5.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.10% of the population.

There were 25 households, none with children under the age of 18 living with them. 52.00% of households were married couples living together. 48.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.85 and the average family size was 2.48.

The CDP's age distribution consisted of none under the age of 18, none from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 11.3% from 45 to 64, and 62.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 66.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 148.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 148.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $59,464; the per capita income was $30,961. No families, and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 98
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Unity CDP, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2020 % 2020
White alone (NH) 14 14.29%
Black or African American alone (NH) 75 76.53%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 4 4.08%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5 5.10%
Total 98 100.00%

Education

Residents are zoned to the Egyptian School District.

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