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Ghent

West Virginia · 457 residents · 1.281 sq mi
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Ghent has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,530. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,300. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
+3%vs 2011
vs 443 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 346 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+16%vs 2011
vs 42.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
259351444536628201020202024Ghent
2024290
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,530
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $60,722 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,706
−5%vs 2011
vs $25,066 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.299 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing23.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−48.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
53.8%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+5%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other3.2%(15)
Diversity Score9.2%(42)
Diversity Score
9
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 30.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.4%
+10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
Female
55.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ghent, West Virginia?

Ghent, West Virginia has about 457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ghent, West Virginia?

The typical household in Ghent, West Virginia earns about $57,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ghent, West Virginia expensive?

In Ghent, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $76,300.

How educated are people in Ghent, West Virginia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ghent, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ghent, West Virginia?

About 4.3% of people in Ghent, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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