Unity is a city in Baker County, Oregon, United States, located in the Burnt River Valley. The population was 40 at the 2020 census.
History
The town was never platted. A post office was established in Unity in 1891. A sawmill existed for some time. The Unity Ranger Station, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2017, Unity experienced a total solar eclipse. The city was incorporated in 1972.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km²), of which 0.64 square miles (1.66 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. The elevation is 3,980 feet (1,210 m). The ZIP code is 97884 and the area code is 541.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Unity has a humid continental climate (abbreviated "Dfb"), characterized by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters. Record temperatures range from a low of −33 °F (−36 °C) to a high of 107 °F (42 °C). Average annual precipitation is 10.16 inches (258 mm), and average annual snowfall is 31 inches (79 cm).
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, Unity had a population of 40. The median age was 62.0 years. 7.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 45.0% were 65 years of age or older. The racial composition was 90.0% White, 2.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5% some other race, and 5.0% two or more races. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) made up 5.0% of the population.
There were 19 households, of which 47.4% were married-couple households. Approximately 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals. Of the 47 housing units, 59.6% were vacant.
The population has declined significantly over recent decades: 131 (2000 census), 71 (2010 census), and 40 (2020 census).
