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Clyde

North Carolina · 1,355 residents (2025 est.) · 0.865 sq mi
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Clyde has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,359
+3%since 2000
from 1,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,571 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,355 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9271K1K2K2K1990201020202024Clyde
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,406
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,424
+90%since 2000
from $15,991 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−16%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+49%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,245)
Black2.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,069)
Black1.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(198)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(73)
Diversity Score44.6%(606)
Diversity Score
45
+329%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.4%
−56.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 83.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 16.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clyde, North Carolina?

Clyde, North Carolina has about 1,359 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clyde, North Carolina?

The typical household in Clyde, North Carolina earns about $56,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clyde, North Carolina expensive?

In Clyde, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $200,000, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Clyde, North Carolina?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clyde, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clyde, North Carolina?

About 8.2% of people in Clyde, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clyde, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clyde, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 318 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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