Editing Clyde, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Cloud County, Kansas}}
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'''Clyde''' is a city in [[Cloud County, Kansas|Cloud County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 694.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Clyde, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2014475 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408183533/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2014475 |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>  It is located east of [[Concordia, Kansas|Concordia]] along state highway [[K-9 (Kansas highway)|K-9]].

==History==
Clyde was laid out in 1867, making it the oldest town in Cloud County.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n372 376]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skyways.org/counties/CD/ | title=Cloud County | publisher=Kansas State Library | work=Blue Skyways | accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> It was named after the [[River Clyde]] in Scotland,<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n270 163]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a3YUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA398 | title=Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. | publisher=Wilson, Humphrey & Company | author=Hollibaugh, E. F. | year=1903 | pages=398}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4541 | title=Profile for Clyde, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=7 June 2014 | archive-date=July 14, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714184314/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4541 | url-status=dead }}</ref> or according to another source, it was named for [[Clyde, Ohio]]<ref>Kansas Place-Names, John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 273 {{ISBN|0-8061-0994-7}}</ref> (which also is named indirectly for the River Clyde).

Clyde experienced growth in 1877 when the Central Branch Railroad was built through it.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a3YUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA399 | title=Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. | publisher=Wilson, Humphrey & Company | author=Hollibaugh, E. F. | year=1903 | pages=399}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.67|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1880= 956
|1890= 1137
|1900= 1157
|1910= 1057
|1920= 1063
|1930= 1174
|1940= 1060
|1950= 1067
|1960= 1025
|1970= 946
|1980= 909
|1990= 793
|2000= 740
|2010= 716
|2020= 694
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 694 people, 287 households, and 181 families in Clyde.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,031.2 per square mile (398.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 351 housing units at an average density of 521.5 per square mile (201.4/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 95.53% (663) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (95.53% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.86% (6) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.6% (25) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 0.29% (2) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 287 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18; 51.6% were married couples living together; 25.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.7% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 17.7% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

23.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $46,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,255) and the median family income was $60,208 (+/- $19,311).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $39,250 (+/- $7,680) versus $19,844 (+/- $11,777) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,009 (+/- $4,466).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 10.0% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Clyde%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 716 people, 297 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1068.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 370 housing units at an average density of {{convert|552.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 740 people, 319 households, and 200 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,101.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 377 housing units at an average density of {{convert|561.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.73% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.27% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 age distribution of the population shows 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==
The community is served by [[Clifton-Clyde USD 224]] public school district, which has three schools:
* Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, located in Clyde.
* Clifton-Clyde Middle School, located in [[Clifton, Kansas|Clifton]].
* Clifton-Clyde Grade School, located in Clifton.

The Clifton-Clyde High School mascot is Eagles. Prior to school unification in 1981, the Clyde High School mascot was Bluejays.<ref>"North Central Wins District", The Belleville Telescope, 8 March 1973, p.7.</ref>

The Clyde Bluejays won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] 1A Football championship in 1977, and the boys 1A Basketball championship in 1979.<ref name="KSHSAA-Records">{{cite web |title=Championship History 1908-2022 Winners & Records |url=https://www.kshsaa.org/Publications/Records.pdf |website=[[Kansas State High School Activities Association]] (KSHSAA) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725041852/https://www.kshsaa.org/Publications/Records.pdf |archive-date=July 25, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[George Dockins]], [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] (1945) and [[Brooklyn Dodgers]] (1947).
* [[Louise Davis McMahon]] (1873–1966), philanthropist<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Brown |first=Opal Hartsell |title=Indomitable Oklahoma Women |date=1994 |publisher=Oklahoma Heritage Association |isbn=978-0-86546-088-1 |language=en}}</ref> 
* [[Rev. Louis M. Mollier|Louis M. Mollier]] (1846–1911), pioneer Roman Catholic priest for the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas|Vicariate of Kansas]] (1874–1876), [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Leavenworth|Diocese of Leavenworth]] (1877–1887), and [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina|Diocese of Concordia (later Salina)]] (1887–1911).<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/SadliersCatholicDirectory1875|title=Sadliers' Catholic Directory, Almanac and Ordo|date=1875-01-01|publisher=D. & J. Sadlier & Company|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a3YUAAAAYAAJ|title=Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc|last=Hollibaugh|first=E. F.|date=1903-01-01|publisher=Wilson, Humphrey & Company|language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Cloud County, Kansas]]
** [[Charles W. Van De Mark House]] – currently a private residence, is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]
* [[Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad]]
* [[Concordia Blade-Empire]]

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Cloud County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Cloud County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [http://www.clydekansas.org/ City of Clyde]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260616 Clyde - Directory of Public Officials]
* {{YouTube|7uce4lrHqWg|Bob Condray – Museum of Toys}}, from ''Hatteberg's People'' on [[KAKE]] TV news
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/clyde.pdf Clyde city map], KDOT

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