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CITY · 2010 ACS

Clyde

North Carolina · 1,223 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Clyde has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,143. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,223
−8%since 2000
from 1,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9271K1K2K2K1990201020202024Clyde
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,143
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,566
+35%since 2000
from $15,991 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+60%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,140)
Black2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3%(37)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other2.7%(33)
Diversity Score18.9%(231)
Diversity Score
19
+82%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clyde, North Carolina?

Clyde, North Carolina has about 1,223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clyde, North Carolina earns about $37,143 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 $141,400, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Clyde, North Carolina?

About 21.4% 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 19.5% 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 182 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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