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Ghent

West Virginia · 582 residents · 1.281 sq mi
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Ghent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,994. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $454,200. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 183% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
+9%since 2019
from 536 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
454 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 418 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+1%since 2019
from 52.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
259351444536628201020202024Ghent
2024290
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,994
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $94,769 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,562
+38%since 2019
from $40,188 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $413,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
10.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−23%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(16)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.9 min
+50%since 2019
from 34.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
Female
58.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ghent, West Virginia?

Ghent, West Virginia has about 582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ghent, West Virginia earns about $135,994 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 $454,200.

How educated are people in Ghent, West Virginia?

About 32.1% 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 0.0% of people in Ghent, West Virginia 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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