Clyde, New Jersey facts for kids
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Clyde, New Jersey
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 Clyde, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Clyde, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Clyde, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Density | 634.46/sq mi (244.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609 and 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-13990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02583980 |
Clyde is a small community in New Jersey, located in Franklin Township within Somerset County. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a town or city. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government defines just for counting people during a census.
Clyde used to be a stop on the Pennsylvania Railroad's Millstone Branch. In 2010, 213 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 243.
Where is Clyde Located?
Clyde is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.383 square miles (0.993 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Clyde?
The government counts the number of people living in places like Clyde every ten years. This is called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 213 | — | |
| 2020 | 243 | 14.1% | |
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Clyde's Population in 2010
The 2010 United States census found 213 people living in Clyde. There were 73 households, and 64 of these were families.
- The community had about 556 people per square mile.
- Most residents, about 65.7%, were White.
- About 28.2% were Black or African American.
- About 6.1% were Asian.
- A small number, about 4.2%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households, 37%, had children under 18 living there. Most households, 74%, were married couples. The average household had almost three people (2.92), and the average family had just over three people (3.14).
The population was quite varied in age:
- About 24.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 43.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Clyde was 46.6 years.
