Ghent (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Ghent, New York
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 Ghent (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Town | Ghent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 623 |
| • Density | 383.38/sq mi (148.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12075
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-28860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0951055 |
Ghent is a small community in New York, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Ghent is part of the larger town of Ghent in Columbia County. In 2022, about 477 people lived in the Ghent CDP. The whole town of Ghent had a population of 5,402 people.
This community is located about 11.3 miles northeast of Hudson. You can reach Ghent by following New York Route 66. Long ago, Ghent was home to a Mahican Native American village. It was called Squampamock, Scom-pa-muck, or Squampanoc.
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Exploring Ghent's Location
Ghent is found in the northeastern part of the town of Ghent. Its exact location is 42°19′45″N 73°36′59″W / 42.32917°N 73.61639°W. A stream called Kline Kill forms its northern border. This stream flows north into Kinderhook Creek. Kinderhook Creek then joins the Hudson River.
How to Get Around Ghent
New York State Route 66 goes right through Ghent. This road connects Ghent to other important places. If you go southwest on Route 66 for about 11 miles, you'll reach Hudson. Hudson is the main town for Columbia County. If you travel northeast for about 2.5 miles, you'll arrive in Chatham.
Ghent's Size and Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Ghent. The CDP of Ghent covers a total area of about 4.0 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water. This means about 0.70% of Ghent's area is water.
Ghent's Population and People
The population of Ghent has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during recent censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 586 | — | |
| 2010 | 564 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 623 | 10.5% | |
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In 2022, a survey showed that 477 people lived in the Ghent CDP. There were 194 households and 143 families. The population density was about 381 people per square mile (147 people per square kilometer). There were also 284 housing units available.
Who Lives in Ghent?
The people living in Ghent come from different backgrounds. In 2022, about 57.9% of the residents were White. About 3.6% were Black. No residents identified as Native American. About 0.2% were Asian. About 16.6% of the people identified with two or more races. Also, about 21.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families in Ghent
There were 194 households in Ghent. About 25.8% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households, about 67.5%, were married couples living together. About 6.2% had a female head of household without a husband present. About 26.3% of households were not families.
Almost 20% of all households had only one person living there. Also, about 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.40 people. The average family had 2.72 people.
Age Groups in Ghent
The ages of people in Ghent vary. About 17.8% of the population was under 18 years old. Only 0.6% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 36.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old. Another large group, 47.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 8% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in Ghent was 51.5 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 122 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 98 males.
Income in Ghent
The median household income in Ghent was $128,984. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. The median family income was $128,242. Males had a median income of $61,875. The per capita income for the CDP was $52,458.
Very few families, none actually, were living below the poverty line. About 5.24% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18. About 7.5% of those aged 35 to 64 were living below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Ghent (condado de Columbia) para niños
