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Ghent

New York · 517 residents · 1.625 sq mi
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Ghent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,446. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $318,500. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 61% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
−12%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
318 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.0
+44%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3944605275946602000201020202024Ghent
2024517
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,446
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,538 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,499
+144%since 2000
from $19,471 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−10%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ghent on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(568)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(389)
Black3.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(29)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other15.5%(80)
Diversity Score50.7%(262)
Diversity Score
51
+822%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+88%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.0%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 3.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ghent, New York?

Ghent, New York has about 517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ghent, New York?

The typical household in Ghent, New York earns about $138,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ghent, New York expensive?

In Ghent, New York, the median home is worth about $318,500.

How educated are people in Ghent, New York?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ghent, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ghent, New York?

About 13.7% of people in Ghent, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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