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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Carroll County / Ghent / Zip Codes
Ghent, KY is a small city located in the northern part of Kentucky. According to the U.S. Census, Ghent has a population of 332 people and a population density of 432 people per square mile. This small city offers a variety of activities for visitors and locals alike! There are numerous local businesses such as the Ghent True Value Hardware Store and The Coin Store & More that provide goods and services to the community. There are many outdoor activities available year-round such as camping, fishing, and kayaking at nearby Lake Barkley State Park. Organizations like the Ghent Chamber of Commerce host several popular events throughout the year, including an annual chili cook-off and music festivals. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy watching basketball games at the local high school or attend one of Kentucky Speedway's NASCAR races nearby. All these activities make Ghent an ideal destination for those looking to explore a charming small town with plenty to do!

The population in Ghent is 332. There are 467 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ghent is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ghent is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Ghent
- 49.4% are married
- 21.1% are divorced
- 31.4% are married with children
- 23.5% have children, but are single
Race in Ghent

- 86.6% are White
- 4.2% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleGhent, KentuckyUnited States
  332.0329,725,481.0
  51.8%50.5%
  48.2%49.5%
  37.238.4
 
  560.0326,569,308.0
  323.0309,327,143.0
  371.0285,036,114.0
  365.0251,960,433.0
  -17.3%15.6%
  -15.9%30.8%
 
  46793.4
  0.7113531905.423
  0.006264836.791
 
  94.0%59.4%
  0.0%12.2%
  0.0%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  5.1%3.2%
  0.9%18.4%
 
  49.4%49.8%
  46.2%48.0%
  3.2%1.8%
  50.6%50.2%
  25.9%33.8%
  15.0%10.8%
  9.7%5.6%
 
  2.682.6
  124.0124,010,992.0
  85.080,755,759.0
  36.5%30.5%
  23.5%42.9%
  39.043,255,233.0
  24.7%15.8%
  15.3%10.8%
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