Clyde, Kansas

Clyde is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 694. It is located east of Concordia along state highway K-9.

History
Clyde was laid out in 1867, making it the oldest town in Cloud County. It was named after the River Clyde in Scotland,  or according to another source, it was named for Clyde, Ohio (which also is named indirectly for the River Clyde).

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

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 694 people, 287 households, and 181 families in Clyde. The population density was 1,031.2 per square mile (398.1/km$2$). There were 351 housing units at an average density of 521.5 per square mile (201.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.53% (663) white or European American (95.53% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.86% (6) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.6% (25) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.29% (2) of the population.

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. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 17.7% of the population.

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.2 males.

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). 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). 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.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 716 people, 297 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 1068.7 PD/sqmi. There were 370 housing units at an average density of 552.2 /sqmi. 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 of 2000, there were 740 people, 319 households, and 200 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,101.4 PD/sqmi. There were 377 housing units at an average density of 561.1 /sqmi. 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 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.
 * 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.

The Clyde Bluejays won the Kansas State High School 1A Football championship in 1977, and the boys 1A Basketball championship in 1979.

Notable people

 * George Dockins, Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (1945) and Brooklyn Dodgers (1947).
 * Louis M. Mollier (1846–1911), pioneer Roman Catholic priest for the Vicariate of Kansas (1874–1876), Diocese of Leavenworth (1877–1887), and Diocese of Concordia (later Salina) (1887–1911).