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Ghent, NY
Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York.
Population
517
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
318
ZIP codes
0
Ghent and its ZIP codes
Ghent at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $138,446 a year, 61% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,500 (25% below New York).
Local data for Ghent, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ghent, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$138,446
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$318,500
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
40.3%
Median age
58.0
Average commute
39.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (102), Italian Americans (101), Irish Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Ghent.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,931
20,909 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,389
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $7,328 per person
How people get to work
Ghent, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.3%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home36.0%
Average one-way commute: 39.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ghent, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,586
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
173
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ghent, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Ghent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChathamVillage | 2.7 mi | 1.2 |
| PhilmontVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
| KinderhookVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| ValatieVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| StottvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.9 |
| Claverack-Red MillsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3 |
| NivervilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Lorenz ParkCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Sleepy Hollow LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.9 |
| CoxsackieVillage | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| HudsonCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| AthensVillage | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| NassauVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Copake LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.5 |
| Housatonic, MACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ghent, NY in?
- Ghent is in Columbia County, New York.
- What is the population of Ghent, NY?
- About 517 people live in Ghent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ghent?
- Nearby places include Chatham (2.7 mi), Philmont (5.7 mi), Kinderhook (6.3 mi), Valatie (6.8 mi), Stottville (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023