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Ghent

County:
Columbia County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.625
State:
New York

Ghent is a CDP located in Columbia County, New York. Ghent has a 2026 population of 458. Ghent is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Ghent is $138,446 with a poverty rate of 13.73%. The median age in Ghent is 58 years: 37.6 years for males, and 63.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.3 males.

458
Total Population
282
Density (mi²)
-7 -1.51%
Growth

Ghent Population

Ghent Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026458-7-1.51%
2025465-6-1.27%

Median Age

Overall: 58 years
Female: 63.5 years
Male: 37.6 years

Ghent Adults

There are 407 adults, (136 of whom are seniors) in Ghent.

Sex Ratio

Female: 262 (50.7%)
Male: 255 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ghent includes 75.24% White, 5.61% other race, 3.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38975.24%
Two or more races8015.47%
Other race295.61%
Black or African American163.09%
Asian30.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race295.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38975.24%
Two or more races8015.47%
Black or African American163.09%
Asian30.58%

Ghent Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ghent 's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $138,446. The poverty rate stands at 13.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$138,446$134,647
Married Families$138,311-
Families$137,703$141,045
Non Families-$87,550

$0

Average Income

$138,446

Median Household Income

13.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)