Unity, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Unity, Wisconsin
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Looking west at downtown Unity
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Location of Unity in Clark County
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 Unity, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Unity, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Clark, Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 343 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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330 |
| • Density | 333.00/sq mi (128.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54488
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-81850 |
Unity is a small village located in the state of Wisconsin, USA. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Clark County and Marathon County.
Unity is part of a larger area called the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to a bigger city area. In 2010, 343 people lived in Unity. Most of them lived in Marathon County, while the rest were in Clark County. The village is found in the northeastern part of the Town of Unity and the northwestern part of the Town of Brighton.
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Exploring Unity's Location
Unity is located at a specific point on the map: 44.848191 degrees North and -90.31497 degrees West. You can find it using these coordinates.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.99 square miles (2.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Unity's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 363 | — | |
| 1920 | 405 | 11.6% | |
| 1930 | 319 | −21.2% | |
| 1940 | 286 | −10.3% | |
| 1950 | 355 | 24.1% | |
| 1960 | 386 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 363 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 418 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 452 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 368 | −18.6% | |
| 2010 | 343 | −6.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 330 | −3.8% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the village of Unity had 343 people living there. These people lived in 145 different homes, and 101 of these were families.
The population density was about 346.5 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 161 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Unity were White, making up 98.3% of the population. A small number of people were from other races. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Unity was 41.3 years old. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and families in the village.
People Who Made a Mark in Unity
Unity has been home to some interesting people who contributed to their community and state.
- Alfred M. Cook: He was a farmer and also a politician. This means he helped make decisions for the government. He lived right in Unity.
- Lewis H. Cook: He worked as a newspaper editor, helping to share news and stories. He was also a politician. He lived close to Unity.
- John W. Salter: Like Alfred Cook, John Salter was a farmer. He also served as a politician and lived in Unity.
In Spanish: Unity (Wisconsin) para niños
