Clyde, California facts for kids
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Clyde
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Location in Contra Costa County and the state of California
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 Clyde, California
Location in the United States
Clyde, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 729 |
| • Density | 5,170.21/sq mi (2,000.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
94520
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| Area code(s) | 925 |
| FIPS code | 06-14232 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658292, 2407641 |
Clyde is a small community in Contra Costa County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that the government counts for population, but it is not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, about 729 people lived in Clyde. It is located about 6 miles (10 kilometers) east of the city of Martinez.
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History of Clyde
Building a New Town
Clyde was first built in 1917. The United States Shipping Board helped fund its creation. They gave a loan to the Pacific Coast Shipbuilding Company. The goal was to build a "company town." A company town is a place where a company owns most of the homes and stores. It is built mainly for its workers.
Town Design and Architects
The Shipping Board chose a famous architect named Bernard Maybeck. He was in charge of planning the new town. He designed the main hotel and about 200 of the first homes. Another architect, George Applegarth, also helped. He drew many of the detailed plans for the town's buildings.
Geography of Clyde
Where is Clyde Located?
Clyde is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire community covers about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People and Population
How Many People Live in Clyde?
In 2010, the population of Clyde was 678 people. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 729 people. This information comes from the 2020 United States Census.
Who Lives in Clyde?
The people living in Clyde come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, most residents were White. There were also people of Asian, African American, and Native American heritage. Some residents identified as being from two or more races. About 14.6% of the people in Clyde were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Clyde
Local School District
Students in Clyde attend schools that are part of the Mount Diablo Unified School District. This district manages public schools in the area.
See also
- In Spanish: Clyde (California) para niños
