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Underwood

North Dakota · 778 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Underwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,341. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% 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 $81,000. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
778
−4%since 2000
from 812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
767 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+7%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6667478299119921990201020202024Underwood
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,341
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,700
+60%since 2000
from $17,916 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services10.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(786)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(742)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score4.7%(36)
Diversity Score
5
+636%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood, North Dakota?

Underwood, North Dakota has about 778 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Underwood, North Dakota?

The typical household in Underwood, North Dakota earns about $50,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Underwood, North Dakota expensive?

In Underwood, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood, North Dakota?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Underwood, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Underwood, North Dakota?

About 4.3% of people in Underwood, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Underwood, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Underwood, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 187 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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