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Ghent

Kentucky · 363 residents · 0.711 sq mi
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Ghent has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,500. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
363
−2%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
−1%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2563053544024511990201020202024Ghent
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,786
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,312
+13%since 2000
from $17,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing19.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(334)
Black1.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian1.9%(7)
Other3.4%(12)
Diversity Score19.7%(71)
Diversity Score
20
−28%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ghent, Kentucky?

Ghent, Kentucky has about 363 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ghent, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ghent, Kentucky earns about $51,786 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Ghent, Kentucky?

About 6.9% 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 10.7% of people in Ghent, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ghent, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Ghent, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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