Clyde Hill, Washington facts for kids
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Clyde Hill, Washington
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Clyde Hill City Hall
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Location of Clyde Hill, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,126 |
| • Density | 3,209.48/sq mi (1,238.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98004
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| Area code(s) | 425 |
| FIPS code | 53-13365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1504034 |
| Website | www.clydehill.org |
Clyde Hill is a city in King County, Washington. It is part of the Eastside area, which is east of Seattle. Clyde Hill is surrounded by other cities like Bellevue, Kirkland, and Medina.
In 2020, about 3,126 people lived in Clyde Hill. Most of the city is for single-family homes. There are only two small areas for businesses: a gas station and a coffee shop.
Clyde Hill also has a small government area. It is home to four schools. Two are public schools: Clyde Hill Elementary and Chinook Middle School. The other two are private schools: Bellevue Christian School and Sacred Heart School.
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Geography
Clyde Hill is located in Washington. The highest point in the city is almost 375 feet above sea level. There are about 21 miles of public roads in Clyde Hill.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.06 square miles (2.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
History
Clyde Hill became an official town on March 31, 1953. Residents voted to become a town so they could control how land was used. This included things like the size of building lots and where businesses could be.
In 1953, people voted 145 to 117 to make Clyde Hill an incorporated town. Ken Day became the first Mayor of Clyde Hill. He won against Don Clark. The first council members were chosen by write-in votes.
A very interesting event happened in the 1975 mayoral election. The two candidates, Liberino "Lib" Tufarolo and Miles Nelson, tied with 576 votes each. According to state law, they had to decide the winner with a coin flip. This event even got attention from national news! Miles Nelson won the election when he called heads.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,871 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,987 | 59.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,229 | 8.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,972 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,890 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,984 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,126 | 4.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,108 | 4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2015 Estimate |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 2,984 people living in Clyde Hill. They lived in 1,028 homes. Most of these homes, 887, were families.
The population density was about 2,815 people per square mile. Most residents, 84.3%, were White. About 12.1% were Asian.
About 43% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 79.2%, were married couples. The average household had 2.90 people.
The average age of people in Clyde Hill was 44.8 years old. About 29.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 18.4% were 65 or older.
Education
Clyde Hill is part of the Bellevue School District.
Most students in Clyde Hill go to Clyde Hill Elementary School. Some students go to Medina Elementary School. All students in the city go to Chinook Middle School. They also attend Bellevue High School.
Famous People
Many well-known people have lived in Clyde Hill. Here are a few:
- Satya Nadella – He is the CEO of Microsoft.
- Félix Hernández – A famous pitcher for the Seattle Mariners baseball team.
- John Olerud – A retired baseball player who played first base in Major League Baseball.
- Sanjay G. Mavinkurve – He wrote some of the first computer code for Facebook.
- Alexey Pajitnov – He created the popular video game Tetris.
See also
In Spanish: Clyde Hill (Washington) para niños
