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Unity, IL
Census-designated place in Alexander County, Illinois.
Population
77
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
110
ZIP codes
0
Unity and its ZIP codes
Unity at a glance
- Unity is 52% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alexander County. PPP loans are for Unity.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -2.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,124
859 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,342
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.28M
FY 2026, $10,740 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Unity, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
895
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Unity, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.8%
U.S. 33.3% +15.5 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Unity
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Olive BranchCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 9.4 |
| MoundsCity | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| PulaskiVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| TammsVillage | 6 mi | 2.3 |
| Mound CityCity | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| CairoCity | 9.5 mi | 7 |
| Commerce, MOVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| UllinVillage | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| OlmstedVillage | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| ThebesVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Mill CreekVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| McClureVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Barlow, KYCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| East Cape GirardeauVillage | 15 mi | 2 |
| Kelso, MOVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| New Grand ChainVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Unity, IL in?
- Unity is in Alexander County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Unity, IL?
- About 77 people live in Unity, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Unity?
- Nearby places include Olive Branch (4.7 mi), Mounds (4.8 mi), Pulaski (5.9 mi), Tamms (6 mi), Mound City (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023