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Ghent, KY
City in Carroll County, Kentucky.
Population
286
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
402
ZIP codes
0
Ghent and its ZIP codes
Ghent at a glance
- Ghent is about 3.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Ghent, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Ghent.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,745
7,875 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.9M
FY 2026, $9,150 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ghent, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
237
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ghent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vevay, INTown | 1.1 mi | 1.5 |
| CarrolltonCity | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| Lamb, INCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| PrestonvilleCity | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| SandersCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Florence, INCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| WorthvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| SpartaCity | 8.7 mi | 6.2 |
| WarsawCity | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| Brooksburg, INTown | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| East Enterprise, INCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GlencoeCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Patriot, INTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Canaan, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Cross Plains, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BedfordCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ghent, KY in?
- Ghent is in Carroll County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Ghent, KY?
- About 286 people live in Ghent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ghent?
- Nearby places include Vevay, IN (1.1 mi), Carrollton (6.5 mi), Lamb, IN (7.6 mi), Prestonville (8 mi), Sanders (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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