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Ghent

Kentucky · 323 residents · 0.711 sq mi
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Ghent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,125. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,400. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−13%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
454 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2563053544024511990201020202024Ghent
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,125
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,590
−3%since 2000
from $17,106 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(322)
Black5.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(288)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(11)
Asian2.5%(8)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score21.1%(68)
Diversity Score
21
−23%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ghent, Kentucky?

Ghent, Kentucky has about 323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ghent, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ghent, Kentucky earns about $35,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ghent, Kentucky expensive?

In Ghent, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $91,400, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Ghent, Kentucky?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ghent, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ghent, Kentucky?

About 29.7% of people in Ghent, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ghent, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Ghent, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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