SW Iowa Times

22.7 percent of Underwood residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Underwood population reached 655.

Out of 506 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	149	22.7
Employed	506	77.3
Employed in civilian labor force	506	77.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0