Unity is a CDP located in Lancaster County South Carolina. Unity has a 2024 population of 738. Unity is currently growing at a rate of 7.58% annually and its population has increased by 15.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 641 in 2020.
The average household income in Unity is $50,498 with a poverty rate of 57.25%. The median age in Unity is 40.5 years: 44.1 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Unity was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 645 | 98.47% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.53% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 235 | 2.79 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 156 | 3.69 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 79 | 0 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
86.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 11.45% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 16.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 2.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.76% |
| High School Graduate | 125 | 31.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 19.59% |
| Some College | 68 | 17.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 184 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 154 | 77 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,795 | $31,621 | $40,417 |
| Some College | $40,694 | $68,438 | $0 |
$31,795
Average Earnings
$31,621
Average Male
$40,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50% of Unity residents speak only English, while 50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 367 | 367 | 100% |
| White | 278 | 8 | 2.88% |
57.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
57.89%
Male Poverty Rate
56.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Unity is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Unity is White, with 2.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 46.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.11% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 56.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,370 | $61,369 |
| Households | $37,037 | $50,498 |
| Married Families | $37,370 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,032 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
81.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 5.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.3%
Labor Force Participation
37.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.22%
Born in Unity
76.49%
Native Born
23.51%
Foreign Born
23.51%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
76.49% of Unity residents were born in the United States, with 41.22% having been born in South Carolina. 23.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 738 | 52 | 7.58% |
| 2023 | 686 | 53 | 8.37% |
| 2022 | 633 | 36 | 6.03% |
| 2021 | 597 | -44 | -6.86% |
| 2020 | 641 | 0 | 0% |