Clyde, Texas
Encyclopedia
Clyde is a city in Callahan County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 3,345 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), all of it land.
. 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 there was a station 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. Three months after this, George W. Paylor replaced him.
Churches were soon on the rise in Clyde. Although many were already meeting, the first church was built in 1890. The Catholic Church was destroyed by Clyde's first tornado in 1895, and later rebuilt. soon after the Catholic Church, came the Methodist Church and the Church of Christ, both in 1904. The Baptist Church was built in 1907.
of 2000, there were 3,345 people, 1,292 households, and 989 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,401.0 people per square mile (540.4/km²). There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of 590.6 per square mile (227.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.29% White, 0.36% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races
, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.04% of the population.
There were 1,292 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples
living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,085, and the median income for a family was $37,257. Males had a median income of $27,426 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,699. About 5.3% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
. The school's official mascot is the Bulldog
Callahan County, Texas
*Baird*Belle Plain*Callahan City*Clyde*Cottonwood*Cross Plains*Eula*Putnam-See also:*National Register of Historic Places listings in Callahan County, Texas-External links:* at the University of Texas*...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,345 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas
Abilene, Texas
Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones counties in west central Texas. The population was 117,063 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Abilene Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2006 estimated population of 158,063. It is the county seat of Taylor County...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Abilene metropolitan area
The Abilene Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in west central Texas that covers three counties—Taylor, Jones, and Callahan. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 160,245 .-Counties:*Callahan*Jones*Taylor-Places with 2,500 to 5,000 people:*Anson*Clyde*Dyess...
.
Geography
Clyde is located at 32°24′16"N 99°29′53"W (32.404444, -99.498150).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), all of it 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 WorthFort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and...
. 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 there was a station 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
Texas and Pacific Railway
The Texas and Pacific Railway Company was created by federal charter in 1871 with the purpose of building a southern transcontinental railroad between Marshall, Texas, and San Diego, California....
. 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. Three months after this, George W. Paylor replaced him.
Churches were soon on the rise in Clyde. Although many were already meeting, the first church was built in 1890. The Catholic Church was destroyed by Clyde's first tornado in 1895, and later rebuilt. soon after the Catholic Church, came the Methodist Church and the Church of Christ, both in 1904. The Baptist Church was built in 1907.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,345 people, 1,292 households, and 989 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,401.0 people per square mile (540.4/km²). There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of 590.6 per square mile (227.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.29% White, 0.36% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.04% of the population.
There were 1,292 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,085, and the median income for a family was $37,257. Males had a median income of $27,426 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,699. About 5.3% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of Clyde is served by the Clyde Consolidated Independent School DistrictClyde Consolidated Independent School District
Clyde Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Clyde, Texas .Located in Callahan County, portions of the district extend into Shackelford, Jones, and Taylor counties....
. The school's official mascot is the Bulldog
Bulldog
Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose...