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Ghent

Virginia · Norfolk · 5,590 residents · 0.745 sq mi
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The short version

Ghent has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,540. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $487,694. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Ghent; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,590
Population density
7,503 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,540
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$74,763
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$487,694
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,406
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.3%
65.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(4,353)
Black6.7%(372)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(385)
Asian4.8%(270)
Other3.8%(210)
Diversity Score47.6%(2,660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(4,353)
Black6.7%(372)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(385)
Asian4.8%(270)
Other3.8%(210)
Diversity Score47.6%(2,660)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
8.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia?

Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia has about 5,590 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia earns about $76,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia expensive?

In Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia, the median home is worth about $487,694, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia?

About 64.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia?

About 12.5% of people in Ghent, Norfolk, 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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