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Ghent

New York · 623 residents · 1.625 sq mi
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Ghent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 99% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
623
+6%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
383 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+17%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3944605275946602000201020202024Ghent
2024517
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,250
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,828
+151%since 2000
from $19,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information0.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(567)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(21)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(73)
Diversity Score
12
+113%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.2%
+42.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
79.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ghent, New York?

Ghent, New York has about 623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ghent, New York earns about $141,250 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 $192,500.

How educated are people in Ghent, New York?

About 66.2% 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 22.8% 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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