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Underwood

Minnesota · 341 residents · 0.587 sq mi
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Underwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,700. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
+7%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+17%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713233754264781990201020202024Underwood
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,648
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,459
+5%since 2000
from $19,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+46%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(337)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(7)
Diversity Score
2
−6%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood, Minnesota?

Underwood, Minnesota has about 341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Underwood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Underwood, Minnesota earns about $46,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Underwood, Minnesota expensive?

In Underwood, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood, Minnesota?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Underwood, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Underwood, Minnesota?

About 8.2% of people in Underwood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Underwood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Underwood, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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