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Clyde, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°35′31″N 97°24′01″W / 39.59194°N 97.40028°W / 39.59194; -97.40028
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Clyde, Kansas
City
Location within Cloud County and Kansas
Location within Cloud County and Kansas
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°35′31″N 97°24′01″W / 39.59194°N 97.40028°W / 39.59194; -97.40028[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCloud
Founded1867
Platted1867
Incorporated1869
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
 • Land0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,299 ft (396 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
694
 • Density1,000/sq mi (400/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66938
Area code785
FIPS code20-14475
GNIS ID2393578[1]
Websiteclydekansas.org

Clyde is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 694.[3] It is located east of Concordia along state highway K-9.

History

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Clyde was laid out in 1867, making it the oldest town in Cloud County.[4][5] It was named after the River Clyde in Scotland,[6][7][8] or according to another source, it was named for Clyde, Ohio[9] (which also is named indirectly for the River Clyde).

Clyde experienced growth in 1877 when the Central Branch Railroad was built through it.[10]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), all of it land.[11]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880956—
18901,13718.9%
19001,1571.8%
19101,057−8.6%
19201,0630.6%
19301,17410.4%
19401,060−9.7%
19501,0670.7%
19601,025−3.9%
1970946−7.7%
1980909−3.9%
1990793−12.8%
2000740−6.7%
2010716−3.2%
2020694−3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 694 people, 287 households, and 181 families in Clyde.[12][13] The population density was 1,031.2 per square mile (398.1/km2). There were 351 housing units at an average density of 521.5 per square mile (201.4/km2).[13][14] The racial makeup was 95.53% (663) white or European American (95.53% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.86% (6) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.6% (25) from two or more races.[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.29% (2) of the population.[16]

Of the 287 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18; 51.6% were married couples living together; 25.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.7% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 17.7% of the population.[18]

23.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.2 males.[13]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $46,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,255) and the median family income was $60,208 (+/- $19,311).[19] Males had a median income of $39,250 (+/- $7,680) versus $19,844 (+/- $11,777) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,009 (+/- $4,466).[20] Approximately, 10.0% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those ages 65 or over.[21][22]

2010 census

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As of the census[23] of 2010, there were 716 people, 297 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,068.7 inhabitants per square mile (412.6/km2). There were 370 housing units at an average density of 552.2 per square mile (213.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 297 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 46.7 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[24] of 2000, there were 740 people, 319 households, and 200 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,101.4 inhabitants per square mile (425.3/km2). There were 377 housing units at an average density of 561.1 per square mile (216.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.73% White and 0.27% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 319 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 29.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,343, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,852. About 1.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The community is served by Clifton-Clyde USD 224 public school district, which has three schools:

  • Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, located in Clyde.
  • Clifton-Clyde Middle School, located in Clifton.
  • Clifton-Clyde Grade School, located in Clifton.

The Clifton-Clyde High School mascot is Eagles. Prior to school unification in 1981, the Clyde High School mascot was Bluejays.[25]

The Clyde Bluejays won the Kansas State High School 1A Football championship in 1977, and the boys 1A Basketball championship in 1979.[26]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clyde, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Clyde, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 376.
  5. ^ "Cloud County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  6. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 163.
  7. ^ Hollibaugh, E. F. (1903). Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. Wilson, Humphrey & Company. p. 398.
  8. ^ "Profile for Clyde, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  9. ^ Kansas Place-Names, John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 273 ISBN 0-8061-0994-7
  10. ^ Hollibaugh, E. F. (1903). Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. Wilson, Humphrey & Company. p. 399.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  22. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  23. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  24. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  25. ^ "North Central Wins District", The Belleville Telescope, 8 March 1973, p.7.
  26. ^ "Championship History 1908-2022 Winners & Records" (PDF). Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 25, 2023.
  27. ^ Brown, Opal Hartsell (1994). Indomitable Oklahoma Women. Oklahoma Heritage Association. ISBN 978-0-86546-088-1.
  28. ^ Sadliers' Catholic Directory, Almanac and Ordo. D. & J. Sadlier & Company. January 1, 1875.
  29. ^ Hollibaugh, E. F. (January 1, 1903). Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. Wilson, Humphrey & Company.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Cloud County, Kansas
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