Clyde, Texas facts for kids
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Clyde, Texas
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Location of Clyde, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Callahan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.50 km2) |
| • Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,157 |
| • Density | 1,267.4/sq mi (489.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79510
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-15676 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409491 |
Clyde is a city in Callahan County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,811 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene metropolitan statistical area. As of 2023 the population of Clyde has grown to 4,157.
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Geography
Clyde is located in northwestern Callahan County. Interstate 20 passes through the northern side of the city, leading east 6 miles (10 km) to Baird, the county seat, and west 14 miles (23 km) to Abilene.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land.
History
The first settlers came to Clyde around 1876. Mr. Shephard built a log cabin, the first residence, around this time. Many others soon followed. Among the first settlers were people such as R. J. Estes who came all the way from Fort Worth. When he first came, he didn't plan on staying. Mrs. Estes and he had stopped only to rest, but soon decided to stay. In their quick decision to stay, they simply left their belongings under a tree while they traveled to get the rest of their belongings for their new home. All their belongings were still as they had left them when they returned a few months later.
The railroad was prominent in Clyde. It started with only a boxcar, then later a station was added. Along with the railroad came more settlers, homes, and work. Soon a school was needed.
The actual origin of the name "Clyde" is not known. Many believe it was named after a crew foreman. The man worked for the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The company had a tent for the employees to get supplies. They would say, "Let's go up to Clyde's," not talking about the town, only the supply tent. Soon the railroad company would call their boxcar location "Clyde".
The first post office soon followed. The first postmaster, Jesse L. Miller, was appointed June 27, 1881.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 495 | — | |
| 1920 | 610 | 23.2% | |
| 1930 | 706 | 15.7% | |
| 1940 | 800 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 908 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,116 | 22.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,635 | 46.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,562 | 56.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,002 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,345 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,713 | 11.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,811 | 2.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,181 | 83.47% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 26 | 0.68% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 21 | 0.55% |
| Asian (NH) | 10 | 0.26% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 10 | 0.26% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 157 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 404 | 10.6% |
| Total | 3,811 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,811 people, 1,255 households, and 904 families residing in the city.
Education
The City of Clyde is served by the Clyde Consolidated Independent School District and home to the Clyde High School Bulldogs. In 2008, the football team won the first district championship in over 50 years. In 2017, the marching band advanced to the state UIL marching contest finishing 290th place, and in 2019 once again made it to state, finishing in 76th place.
See also
In Spanish: Clyde (Texas) para niños
