Clyde, Kansas

Clyde, Kansas
City

Location of Clyde within County and State
Coordinates: 39°35′30″N 97°23′52″W / 39.59167°N 97.39778°WCoordinates: 39°35′30″N 97°23′52″W / 39.59167°N 97.39778°W
Country United States
State Kansas
County Cloud
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
Area[1]
 • Total 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
 • Land 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,296 ft (395 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 716
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 705
 • Density 1,068.7/sq mi (412.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66938
Area code(s) 785
FIPS code 20-14475[4]
GNIS feature ID 0473351[5]
Website ClydeKansas.org

Clyde is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 716.[6]

History

Clyde was laid out in 1867, making it the oldest town in Cloud County.[7][8] It was named after the River Clyde, in Scotland.[9][10][11] According to another source, it was named for Clyde, Ohio[12] (which also is named indirectly for the River Clyde.)

Clyde experienced growth in 1877 when the Central Branch Railroad was built through it.[13]

Geography

Clyde is located at 39°35′30″N 97°23′52″W / 39.59167°N 97.39778°W (39.591694, -97.397833).[14] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1990793—
2000740−6.7%
2010716−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 716 people, 297 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,068.7 inhabitants per square mile (412.6/km2). There were 370 housing units at an average density of 552.2 per square mile (213.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 297 households of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 46.7 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 740 people, 319 households, and 200 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,101.4 people per square mile (426.4/km²). There were 377 housing units at an average density of 561.1 per square mile (217.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.73% White and 0.27% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 319 households out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 29.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,343, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,852. About 1.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Clyde is part of the Clifton-Clyde Unified School District 224.[15] The school district includes Clifton, Clyde, Vining, Ames, St. Joseph, and nearby rural areas of Clay, Cloud, Washington counties. The district has three schools:

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  7. ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 376.
  8. ↑ "Cloud County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  9. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 163.
  10. ↑ Hollibaugh, E. F. (1903). Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. Wilson, Humphrey & Company. p. 398.
  11. ↑ "Profile for Clyde, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  12. ↑ Kansas Place-Names, John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 273 ISBN 0-8061-0994-7
  13. ↑ Hollibaugh, E. F. (1903). Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. Wilson, Humphrey & Company. p. 399.
  14. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  15. ↑ USD 224
  16. ↑ http://books.google.com/books?id=XefQAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA360&lpg=PA360&dq=Rev+Louis+M.+Mollier&source=bl&ots=8Zgx92gT4A&sig=dSIZ-mykJG2zn3wl8tOasLpQDvw&hl=en&sa=X&ei=y9ZjU8ODKpavyASjjIGwAw&ved=0CFsQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=Rev%20Louis%20M.%20Mollier&f=false
  17. ↑ http://books.google.com/books?id=a3YUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA518&lpg=PA518&dq=Louis+Mollier+priest&source=bl&ots=xzOqjhTcqq&sig=99-pLSnVF-79My4IEe_yNh1a5Sw&hl=en&sa=X&ei=pzBkU-uFGYOSyATbxoHwCQ&ved=0CD8Q6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=Louis%20Mollier%20priest&f=false
  18. ↑ 2009 Inductees; Kansas Music Hall of Fame.
  19. ↑ The Sensational Showmen.

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