New Underwood, South Dakota facts for kids
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New Underwood
wóȟešma tȟéča
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Moe's Bar and Grill and City Hall in New Underwood.
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Location in Pennington County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 590 |
| • Density | 404.39/sq mi (156.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57761
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-45060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267492 |
New Underwood is a small city located in Pennington County, South Dakota, in the United States. Its name in the Lakota language is wóȟešma tȟéča, which means "new undergrowth."
The city began around 1906. It was named after John Underwood, who was a cattleman in the area. According to the 2020 Census, 590 people live in New Underwood.
Geography
New Underwood is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 3.78 square kilometers (1.46 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 134 | — | |
| 1920 | 164 | 22.4% | |
| 1930 | 311 | 89.6% | |
| 1940 | 214 | −31.2% | |
| 1950 | 268 | 25.2% | |
| 1960 | 462 | 72.4% | |
| 1970 | 416 | −10.0% | |
| 1980 | 517 | 24.3% | |
| 1990 | 553 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 616 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 660 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 590 | −10.6% | |
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The population of New Underwood has changed quite a bit over the years. The table above shows how many people lived in the city during each U.S. Census, which happens every ten years. For example, in 1910, there were 134 people, and by 2010, the population had grown to 660 people. In the most recent census in 2020, the population was 590.
More About the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 660 people living in New Underwood. These people lived in 248 different homes, and 162 of these homes were families. The city had about 280 housing units in total.
The average age of people in New Underwood in 2010 was about 39.9 years old. Many young people lived there, with about 27.4% of residents being under 18 years old. Also, 16.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
Education
Students in New Underwood attend schools that are part of the New Underwood School District 51-3.
