Underwood, Minnesota facts for kids
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Location of Underwood, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
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363 |
| • Density | 606.47/sq mi (234.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56586
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-66172 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397082 |
Underwood is a small city located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 356 people lived there.
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History of Underwood
Underwood was first planned out in 1881. This means its streets and building lots were officially mapped. The city was named after Adoniram Judson Underwood. He was a politician and also an editor for a newspaper called Weekly Journal.
A post office started operating in Underwood in 1884. Later, in 1912, Underwood officially became an incorporated city. This gave it its own local government.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Underwood covers a total area of about 0.58 square miles (1.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Underwood is located in Minnesota. You can find it between two other cities: Fergus Falls and Battle Lake. It sits right on Minnesota State Highway 210.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 258 | — | |
| 1930 | 308 | 19.4% | |
| 1940 | 353 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 336 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 314 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 278 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 332 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 284 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 319 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 341 | 6.9% | |
| 2020 | 356 | 4.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 363 | 6.5% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census
In 2010, a census counted 341 people living in Underwood. There were 159 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 104 were families.
About 23.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (52.2%) were married couples living together. About 32.1% of all households were made up of just one person.
The average age of people in the city was about 46.8 years old. Around 20.8% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 24.3% of the people were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Education in Underwood
Underwood has a single school campus for all students. This school teaches both primary and secondary grades. In 2007, the Underwood School District 550 was recognized as one of the top 100 schools in the United States. The school's sports teams are called the Rockets. Their official colors are black and orange.
See also
In Spanish: Underwood (Minnesota) para niños
