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Underwood

Minnesota · 356 residents · 0.587 sq mi
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Underwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
+12%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713233754264781990201020202024Underwood
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,352
+30%since 2000
from $19,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+188%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(344)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(20)
Diversity Score20%(71)
Diversity Score
20
+753%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood, Minnesota?

Underwood, Minnesota has about 356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Underwood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Underwood, Minnesota earns about $55,000 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 $117,500, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood, Minnesota?

About 23.0% 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 8.5% 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 68 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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