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Clyde, NC
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina.
Population
1,359
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,570
ZIP codes
0
Clyde and its ZIP codes
Clyde at a glance
- Clyde is about 7.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,406, 22% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (31% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
Local data for Clyde, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clyde, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,406
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (224), Mexican Americans (157), Irish Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Haywood County. PPP loans are for Clyde.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,480
17,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,464
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.77B
FY 2026, $28,431 per person
How people get to work
Clyde, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clyde, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
564
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
695
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 24°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clyde, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Clyde
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West CantonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake JunaluskaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.3 |
| CantonTown | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| WaynesvilleTown | 6.4 mi | 9 |
| Maggie ValleyTown | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Bent CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| EmmaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodfinTown | 19 mi | 9.3 |
| Avery CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| SylvaTown | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| Biltmore ForestTown | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| Mills RiverTown | 21 mi | 22.4 |
| WebsterTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| CullowheeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| AshevilleCity | 22 mi | 45.5 |
| DillsboroTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clyde, NC in?
- Clyde is in Haywood County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Clyde, NC?
- About 1,359 people live in Clyde, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clyde?
- Nearby places include West Canton (2.7 mi), Lake Junaluska (3.5 mi), Canton (4.2 mi), Waynesville (6.4 mi), Maggie Valley (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023