New Underwood, South Dakota

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New Underwood (Lakota: wóȟešma tȟéča;[5] "new undergrowth") is a city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 590 at the 2020 Census.[6]

CountryUnited States
Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Quick facts wóȟešma tȟéča, Country ...
New Underwood
wóȟešma tȟéča
New Underwood, South Dakota
Moe's Bar and Grill and City Hall in New Underwood.
Moe's Bar and Grill and City Hall in New Underwood.
Location in Pennington County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Pennington County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 44°05′59″N 102°50′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyPennington
Area
  Total
1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2)
  Land1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Population
  Total
590
  Density404.5/sq mi (156.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
57761
Area code605
FIPS code46-45060[4]
GNIS feature ID1267492[2]
Websitewww.newunderwood.com
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New Underwood got its start circa 1906.[7] The city was named for John Underwood, a cattleman.[8] Until 2017, it was home to the world’s smallest biker bar, which is now closed.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910134
192016422.4%
193031189.6%
1940214−31.2%
195026825.2%
196046272.4%
1970416−10.0%
198051724.3%
19905537.0%
200061611.4%
20106607.1%
2020590−10.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10][3]
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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, New Underwood had a population of 590. The median age was 40.0 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.6 males age 18 and over.[11]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[12]

There were 237 households in New Underwood, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 40.5% were married-couple households, 25.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 268 housing units, of which 11.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 13.9%.[11]

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Racial composition as of the 2020 census[13]
RaceNumberPercent
White50886.1%
Black or African American10.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native335.6%
Asian71.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander00.0%
Some other race81.4%
Two or more races335.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)132.2%
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2010 census

As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 660 people, 248 households, and 162 families living in the city. The population density was 660.0 inhabitants per square mile (254.8/km2). There were 280 housing units at an average density of 280.0 per square mile (108.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 6.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 248 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 616 people, 232 households, and 174 families living in the city. The population density was 616.0 inhabitants per square mile (237.8/km2). There were 265 housing units at an average density of 265.0 per square mile (102.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.34% White, 5.84% Native American, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 232 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,750, and the median income for a family was $36,111. Males had a median income of $25,096 versus $21,442 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,729. About 4.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The school district is New Underwood School District 51-3.[15]

References

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