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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ghent

New York · 586 residents · 1.625 sq mi
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Ghent is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $96,100. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

586
+5%vs 2009
vs 560 in 2009
2000 – 2024
361 / sq mi
+5%vs 2009
vs 345 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
40.4
−8%vs 2009
vs 44.0 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
3944605275946602000201020202024Ghent
2024517
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,538
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $76,618 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$19,471
−37%vs 2009
vs $30,742 in 2009
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,100
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $211,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$592
US average: $602
73.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 79.1% in 2009
26.1% rent
1.9
−33%vs 2009
vs 2.8 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(568)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score5.5%(32)
6
−3%vs 2009
vs 6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 26.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
−17.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 96.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
16.5%
+6.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ghent, New York?

Ghent, New York has about 586 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ghent, New York earns about $51,538 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 $96,100, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Ghent, New York?

About 23.3% 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 3.5% 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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