Underwood, ND Demographics

A map of Underwood's Population by Race

Underwood, North Dakota has an estimated population of 699, a large decrease from the 784 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.0% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Underwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Underwood has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Underwood, that probability was 15.6% in 2020 and 24.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Underwood is ranked the 83rd most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Underwood was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Underwood's White Population

605 residents of Underwood, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Underwood is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Underwood ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Underwood's White population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Underwood's population has decreased from 91.7% to 86.6%.

Underwood is more White than neighboring Turtle Lake (86.4% White). Underwood is less White than neighboring Coleharbor (97% White), Washburn (94% White), Riverdale (98.9% White), and Stanton (94.9% White).

Underwood's Black Population

7 residents of Underwood, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Underwood is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Underwood ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Underwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Underwood's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

Underwood is more Black than neighboring Coleharbor (0% Black), Washburn (0.1% Black), Riverdale (0% Black), Turtle Lake (0% Black), and Stanton (0.2% Black).

Underwood's Asian Population

14 residents of Underwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Underwood is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Underwood ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Underwood's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 14. Asian residents' share of Underwood's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.0%.

Underwood is more Asian than neighboring Coleharbor (0% Asian), Washburn (0% Asian), Riverdale (0% Asian), and Stanton (0% Asian). Underwood is less Asian than neighboring Turtle Lake (3% Asian).

Underwood's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Underwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Underwood is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Underwood ranks 264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Underwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Underwood's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Underwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Coleharbor (0% Hispanic), Riverdale (0% Hispanic), and Stanton (0.4% Hispanic). Underwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Washburn (3.6% Hispanic), and Turtle Lake (4% Hispanic).

Underwood's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Underwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Underwood is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Underwood ranks 191st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Underwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Underwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Underwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coleharbor (0% Native American/Other), and Washburn (0.1% Native American/Other). Underwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverdale (1.1% Native American/Other), Turtle Lake (2.8% Native American/Other), and Stanton (2.3% Native American/Other).

Underwood's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Underwood, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Underwood is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Underwood ranks 96th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Underwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Underwood's population has increased from 5.5% to 9.0%.

Underwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Coleharbor (3% Multiracial), Washburn (2.2% Multiracial), Riverdale (0% Multiracial), Turtle Lake (3.8% Multiracial), and Stanton (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.