Unity, Illinois

Unity: unincorporated community in Illinois

About

Unity is a city located in the county of Alexander in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,418. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,341 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Unity

Population 1,341 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Alexander County
Latitude & Longitude 37.1498,-89.2729
Altitude 1,099 feet / 335 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:05:16 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth -5.74% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Unity is located at 37°8'59"N 89°16'22"W (37.1497700, -89.2728600).

Unity map

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Weather

78°F
Sunny
3 to 9 mph SW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Unity decreased by 5.74% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,418 - census
2011 1,402 -1.14% estimation process
2012 1,387 -1.08% estimation process
2013 1,369 -1.31% estimation process
2014 1,367 -0.15% estimation process
2015 1,358 -0.66% estimation process
2016 1,369 0.8% estimation process
2017 1,357 -0.88% estimation process
2018 1,345 -0.89% estimation process
2019 1,345 0% estimation process
2020 1,341 -0.3% estimation process
Hodges Park Station

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Unity, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
148821 Shawnee Community College Ullin (IL) 62992

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

Rail and bus stations connected to Unity, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
VNA Vienna, IL 504 West Vine Street BUS
PAD Paducah, KY 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue BUS
CDL Carbondale station 401 South Illinois St. RAIL
MAI Marion, IL 2100 West Main Street BUS
FTN Fulton 21 Newton Rd. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Unity.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Villa Ridg Post Office Villa Ridge (IL) 62996

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Unity, Pennsylvania township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 21,600 people.
  • Unity, Ohio city in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 9,309 people.
  • Unity, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,111 people.
  • Unity, New Hampshire town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,616 people.
  • Unity, Wisconsin village in Clark and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin with a population of 545 people.
  • Unity, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 71 people.
  • Unity, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 71 people.

Other cities in Alexander County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alexander County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Cairo 1,989 City in Illinois, United States
Olive Branch 864 City in Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America
Tamms 449 City in Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America
Thebes 303 Village in Illinois, USA
McClure 285 Human settlement in United States of America
East Cape Girardeau 268 Town

Distance to Other Cities

Unity distances to largest Illinois cities