Clive, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clive, Iowa
City
Restored railroad depot in Clive
Location of Clive in Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Counties	Polk, Dallas
Settled	1882
Incorporated (city)	August 18, 1956
Area
• Total	7.73 sq mi (20.03 km2)
• Land	7.64 sq mi (19.80 km2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)  1.56%
Elevation	889 ft (271 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	18,601
• Rank	25th in Iowa
• Density	2,433.09/sq mi (939.46/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50325
Area code(s)	515
FIPS code	19-14520
GNIS feature ID	2393573
Website	www.cityofclive.com

Clive is a city located in the state of Iowa, USA. It is found in both Dallas and Polk counties. In 2020, about 18,601 people lived there. Clive is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area.

The city is well-known for its Greenbelt Park and trail system. This trail runs right through the community. Clive is also a central point for the western suburbs of Des Moines. It sits between Urbandale, Waukee, and West Des Moines. Major highways like I-35, I-80, and I-235 pass nearby.

Clive's History and Growth

Clive was first planned out in 1882. However, it didn't officially become a city until August 18, 1956. No one is completely sure how the city got its name. Many believe it was named after a famous historical figure, Robert Clive.

In its early days, Clive was a coal mining town. It was also a busy shipping point for the railroad. The St. Louis – Des Moines Northern Railway ran through the area. The old railroad depot, built in 1882, has been carefully restored. The nearby Swanson House, from 1911, is now home to the Clive Historical Society.

After becoming an official city in 1956, Clive grew a lot. It became a mostly residential suburb of Des Moines. The city has expanded in both size and population since then. Most of Clive's businesses are found along 86th Street, Hickman Road, and University Avenue.

Clive's Location

Clive is located in central Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 7.71 square miles (20.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Clive's Population Over Time

The population of Clive, Iowa from US census data

People in Clive (2020 Census)

According to the census from 2020, Clive had 18,601 people living there. There were 6,992 households in the city. The population density was about 2,433 people per square mile.

The people living in Clive come from many different backgrounds. About 79.2% of residents were White. There were also people who identified as Black or African American (4.1%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (7.3%), and Pacific Islander (0.1%). About 2.7% were from other races, and 6.3% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.4% of the population.

The average age in Clive was 38.9 years. About 29.4% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 15.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city's population was almost evenly split between males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).

Education in Clive

Most of Clive is served by the West Des Moines Community School District. Many young people in Clive go to Clive Learning Academy, a public elementary school. Other children attend Crossroads Park Elementary or various private schools. If you live in the part of Clive that is in Dallas County, you would attend schools in the Waukee School District.

Getting Around Clive

Public transportation in Clive is provided by Des Moines Area Regional Transit. Several bus routes, including 3, 52, 72, 74, 92, and 93, connect the city to the surrounding region.

Famous People from Clive

• Chris Broussard, a well-known sports commentator and analyst.
• Gene Maddox, an Iowa state politician and lawyer. He served as the mayor of Clive from 1977 to 1992.
• Mick Thomson, a guitarist for the Grammy Award-winning band Slipknot.
• Rocky Lombardi, an NFL Quarterback who plays for the Cincinnati Bengals.

See also

In Spanish: Clive (Iowa) para niños