Clyde, Kansas facts for kids
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Clyde, Kansas
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Location within Cloud County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cloud |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 694 |
| • Density | 1,036/sq mi (398.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66938
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-14475 |
| GNIS ID | 2393578 |
Clyde is a small city located in Cloud County, Kansas, in the United States. It's found east of Concordia right along state highway K-9. As of the 2020 census, about 694 people lived in Clyde.
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History of Clyde
Clyde was first planned out in 1867. This makes it the oldest town in all of Cloud County. The city might have been named after the River Clyde in Scotland. Another idea is that it was named after Clyde, Ohio, which also got its name from the Scottish river.
Clyde grew quite a bit in 1877. This happened when the Central Branch Railroad built its tracks through the town.
Geography of Clyde
Clyde is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People in Clyde
The number of people living in Clyde has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 956 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,137 | 18.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,157 | 1.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,057 | −8.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,063 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,174 | 10.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,060 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,067 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,025 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 946 | −7.7% | |
| 1980 | 909 | −3.9% | |
| 1990 | 793 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 740 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 716 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 694 | −3.1% | |
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Clyde's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 694 people living in Clyde. There were 287 households, which are groups of people living together. About 23.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in Clyde was 47.6 years. This means half the people were younger than 47.6 and half were older.
Clyde's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 716 people living in Clyde. There were 297 households. About 26.9% of these households had children under 18. The median age in the city was 46.7 years. About 22.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Clyde
Students in Clyde are part of the Clifton-Clyde USD 224 public school district. This district has three schools:
- Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, which is located right in Clyde.
- Clifton-Clyde Middle School, found in Clifton.
- Clifton-Clyde Grade School, also located in Clifton.
The sports teams for Clifton-Clyde High School are called the Eagles. Before 1981, when the schools joined together, Clyde High School's mascot was the Bluejays.
The Clyde Bluejays had some great sports teams! They won the Kansas State High School 1A Football championship in 1977. They also won the boys 1A Basketball championship in 1979.
Famous People from Clyde
Some notable people have come from Clyde:
- George Dockins was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945 and the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
- Louise Davis McMahon (1873–1966) was a kind person who gave money to help others. She was known as a philanthropist.
- Louis M. Mollier (1846–1911) was an important Roman Catholic priest. He served in different areas of Kansas for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Clyde (Kansas) para niños
