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Ghent

New York · 564 residents · 1.625 sq mi
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Ghent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,500. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

564
−4%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
2000 – 2024
347 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
42.8
+6%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 20002024
3944605275946602000201020202024Ghent
2024517
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,538 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$36,084
+85%since 2000
from $19,471 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing14.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$185,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$555
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
49.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
20.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
16.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
24.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(568)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(527)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(25)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.7%(10)
Diversity Score16.3%(92)
16
+195%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−2%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
91.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
37.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
54.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Ghent, New York?

Ghent, New York has about 564 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ghent, New York earns about $78,250 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 $185,500, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Ghent, New York?

About 34.2% 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 0.0% 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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