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Ghent (NY) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Ghent, New York

StateNew York
Land Area (mi²)1.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)412.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.95% (6)
Growth Since 202027.25% (136)
Rank in State924th
Rank in Country17716th

The population of Ghent, NY in 2022 is estimated to be 635. This is an increase of 0.95% (6 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
51.2
Total
60.2
Male
40.9
Female
Ghent Sex Ratio
49.3%
246
Male
50.7%
253
Female
Ghent Age Dependency Ratio
8.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
23
Child Dependency Ratio
Ghent Adults
412
Adults
(33 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
  • 22.85%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 21.54%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 24.11%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Ghent

While the overall poverty rate of Ghent is 22.85%, 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 (24.11%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (21.54%).

Poverty Rate of Ghent by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
13.11%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Ghent by Education

2.44%
Less Than 9th Grade
43.48%
High School
0%
Some College
14.81%
Bachelors or Greater