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Ghent, MN
City in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Population
439
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,402
ZIP codes
0
Ghent and its ZIP codes
Ghent at a glance
- Ghent is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Ghent, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Ghent.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,750
13,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $6,666 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ghent, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
28.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ghent, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Ghent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinneotaCity | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| MarshallCity | 6.7 mi | 10.3 |
| LyndCity | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| TauntonCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| CottonwoodCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| RussellCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| St. LeoCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PorterCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| ArcoCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MilroyCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| IvanhoeCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Hanley FallsCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Hazel RunCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| BalatonCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| ClarkfieldCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| TylerCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ghent, MN in?
- Ghent is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Ghent, MN?
- About 439 people live in Ghent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ghent?
- Nearby places include Minneota (5.6 mi), Marshall (6.7 mi), Lynd (7.9 mi), Taunton (10 mi), Cottonwood (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023