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Clive, Iowa

Clive is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S.
Population 18,601

Top Events in Clive History

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1882Government
== History == Clive was platted in 1882 but did not incorporate as a city until August 18, 1956.
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1956Government
After incorporation in 1956, Clive has served as a mostly residential suburb of Des Moines, and the city has grown in both land area and population since that time.
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1962Education
Clive has been part of the West Des Moines School District since 1962; the portion of Clive that is in Dallas County is part of the Waukee School District.
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1977Government
== Notable people == Chris Broussard, sports commentator and analyst Rocky Lombardi, NFL Quarterback with the Cincinnati Bengals Gene Maddox, Iowa state legislator and lawyer, s...
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 12,855 people, 4,752 households, and 3,630 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,447 people, 5,754 households, and 4,321 families living in the city.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the census of 2020, there were 18,601 people, 6,992 households, and 5,132 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1882Government
== History == Clive was platted in 1882 but did not incorporate as a city until August 18, 1956.
1956Government
After incorporation in 1956, Clive has served as a mostly residential suburb of Des Moines, and the city has grown in both land area and population since that time.
1962Education
Clive has been part of the West Des Moines School District since 1962; the portion of Clive that is in Dallas County is part of the Waukee School District.
1977Government
== Notable people == Chris Broussard, sports commentator and analyst Rocky Lombardi, NFL Quarterback with the Cincinnati Bengals Gene Maddox, Iowa state legislator and lawyer, s...
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 12,855 people, 4,752 households, and 3,630 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,447 people, 5,754 households, and 4,321 families living in the city.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the census of 2020, there were 18,601 people, 6,992 households, and 5,132 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

1
Clive is located in the state of Iowa.
2
Clive has a population of 18,601 residents.
3
As of the 2020 Census, the population was 18,601.

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