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Underwood

Iowa · 954 residents · 1.089 sq mi
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Underwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,361. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
954
+39%since 2000
from 688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
876 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+9%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4766207649071K1990201020202024Underwood
2024898
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,361
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,209
+79%since 2000
from $17,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(679)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(895)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(30)
Asian1%(10)
Other2.6%(25)
Diversity Score16.1%(154)
Diversity Score
16
+399%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood, Iowa?

Underwood, Iowa has about 954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Underwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Underwood, Iowa earns about $77,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Underwood, Iowa expensive?

In Underwood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood, Iowa?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Underwood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Underwood, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Underwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Underwood, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Underwood, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 430 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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