Unclean spirits are demonic powers that afflict the soulish nature of man. They are responsible for immoral acts, unclean thoughts, temptations and other strategies of satan used to bind men and women.
When satan controls individuals with unclean spirits, he can also operate in homes, churches, and entire nations as these groups are composed of individuals. This is how satan works in the various levels of structure in society.
Some scriptures speaking of/about unclean spirits:
Matthew 10:1:
"And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease."
Matthew 12:43:
"When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none."
Mark 1:23-26:
23 "And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him."