State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
894.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.34% (13)
Growth Since 2010
7.09% (65)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Underwood, Iowa Population 2021
982
Underwood is a city located in Pottawattamie County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 982, it is the 279th largest city in Iowa and the 10369th largest city in the United States . Underwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 7.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 917 in 2010. Underwood reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Underwood has a population density of 895 people per square mile.
The average household income in Underwood is $84,944 with a poverty rate of 5.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $700 per month, and the median house value is $160,800. The median age in Underwood is 36.9 years, 35.3 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
Underwood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Underwoodwas:
- White: 97.89%
- Two or more races: 1.52%
- Other race: 0.47%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Underwood, Iowa is 982 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 956.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 917.
Underwood, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 836 | 97.89% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 1.52% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.12% |
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Underwood Population by Race
Underwood Population Pyramid $2021
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Underwood Population by Age
Underwood Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 341 | 2.5 | 79.5 |
| Married | 200 | 3.02 | 94.5 |
| Non Family | 90 | 1.26 | 61.1 |
| Female | 51 | 2.69 | 52.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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Underwood Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 3.11% |
| High School Graduate | 113 | 20.66% |
| Some College | 158 | 28.88% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 18.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 16.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 11.33% |
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Underwood Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Underwood Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 507 | 137 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Other Race | 4 | ||
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Underwood Educational Attainment by Race
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$46,908
Average Earnings
$55,714
Average Male
$38,036
Average Female
Underwood Earnings by Educational Attainment
Underwood Language by Age
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Underwood Language
97.90% of Underwood residents speak only English, while 2.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.48% of the population.
Underwood Language
Underwood Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 43 | 5.36% |
| Multiple | 13 | 2 | 15.38% |
5.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.60%
Male Poverty Rate
5.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Underwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Underwood is Multiple, with 15.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Underwood is White, with 5.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.28%.
Underwood Poverty
Underwood Poverty Rate by Education
Underwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Underwood Married by Age and Sex
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Underwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Underwood Marital Status by Race
Underwood Marital Status
Underwood Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 12.58% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 50.00% |
Underwood Veterans by Race
Underwood Veterans by Education
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3.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
Underwood Veterans by Education
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77.8%
Labor Force Participation
74.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Underwood Employment by Age
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Underwood Employment by Race
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Underwood Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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64.17%
Born in Underwood
99.06%
Native Born
0.94%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.06% of Underwood residents were born in the United States, with 64.17% having been born in Iowa. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Underwood Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 982 | 13 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 969 | 13 | 1.36% |
| 2019 | 956 | 13 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 943 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 945 | 5 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 940 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 936 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 934 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 932 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 933 | -7 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 940 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 940 | 0.00% |