Unity: Demographics & People
Unity's population stands at 378 people, in 149 households. Population grew 1.3% from 373 (2022) to 378 (2024). Median age 41.1 years. (2.8y older than Wisconsin). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 80% White (non-Hispanic) and 16% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.28). 64% of households are family-led. County is losing 423 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Wisconsin avg 2.4).
- 36% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Wisconsin 43%).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Wisconsin 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.3% from 373 (2022) to 378 (2024) — about 2.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~383 (extrapolated at 0.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 389.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 34,659 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 373 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 378 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 378 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
| Population Estimate | 389 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.1y is 2.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.1 years (vs Wisconsin 38.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 378 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 95 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 78.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 151.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 54 |
| Population under 18 | 95 |
| Median age | 41.1 years (vs Wisconsin 38.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 378 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.28 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 307 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 62 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 28.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 83.2% |
| Black population | 0.3% (vs Wisconsin 2.7%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 16.4% (vs Wisconsin 6.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 79.6% (vs Wisconsin 81.6%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 12% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 247 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 84 |
| Share born in this state | 65.3% |
| Share born in another state | 34.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 22.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 12.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 50 |
| From Europe | 1 |
Households & Family Composition
149 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 64% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 97 families, 31% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 101 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 97 |
| Married couples with children | 30 |
| Single-parent households | 8 |
| Average household size | 2.41 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 271 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 115 |
| Family households | 95 households (vs Wisconsin 7,092) |
| Households that are families | 63.8% (vs Wisconsin 57.2%) |
| Total households | 149 households (vs Wisconsin 10,843) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 423 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 32,303 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 32,726 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -423 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 25 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.1% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | WI-07 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 55019 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 55 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 019 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Clark |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 11.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 8.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 55019 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Clark County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 971 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 55019 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Clark County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 41.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 38.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 56.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 34,774 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 378, growing, established, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 378 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
| Town Summary · County | Clark County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade