The 2020 census reported 9,721 people living in the township.

Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: One city and two villages are located in Unity Township: It is the only Unity Township statewide.

[4] The township was organized in 1806 and named by George Augustine.

[5] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

There is also an elected township fiscal officer,[6] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.