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Ghent (KY) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Ghent, Kentucky

StateKentucky
Land Area (mi²)0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)521.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.09% (4)
Growth Since 2020-33.75% (-189)
Rank in State379th
Rank in Country20914th

The population of Ghent, KY in 2022 is estimated to be 371. This is an increase of 1.09% (4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Ghent by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Ghent by Age

Ghent Population Pyramid 2022
Ghent Median Age
29
Total
38.7
Male
20.5
Female
Ghent Sex Ratio
48.21%
270
Male
51.79%
290
Female
Ghent Age Dependency Ratio
9.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
87
Child Dependency Ratio
Ghent Adults
312
Adults
(27 of whom are seniors) in Ghent.

Population of Ghent by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Ghent

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 10.71%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 8.89%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 12.41%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Ghent

While the overall poverty rate of Ghent is 10.71%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (12.41%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (8.89%).

Poverty Rate of Ghent by Employment Status and Sex

15.96%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Ghent by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.59%
High School
8.33%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Ghent

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Ghent

The most common language spoken in Ghent is English, with 95.79% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.61% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Ghent by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Ghent, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Ghent by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree113.81%
Bachelors Degree93.11%
Associates Degree144.84%
Some College8228.37%
High School Graduate14650.52%
9th to 12th Grade227.61%
Less Than 9th Grade51.73%

Earnings Statistics of Ghent by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$32,500

Average Earnings

$60,238

Average Male

$20,385

Average Female