Ghent
City in Lyon County, Minnesota

Ghent is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, with 376 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,171 ft (357 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Minneota, 5.7 miles NW.
- 376residents (2020 Census)
- 1,171 ftelevation · 357 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 1,201 / sq mipopulation density
- 56239ZIP code
About Ghent
Ghent ( GHENT) is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 376 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Ghent
- Median household income
- $94,000
- Median home value
- $150,000
- Median rent
- $936/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Ghent had 376 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 376 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,201 per sq mi (464 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ghent at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 376 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5116° N, 95.8926° W |
| ZIP code | 56239 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2723660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ghent
- Minneota5.7 mi NW
- Marshall6.7 mi SE
- Lynd7.6 mi S
- Taunton10.1 mi NW
- Cottonwood12.5 mi NE
- Russell13.4 mi S
- St. Leo16.2 mi NW
- Porter16.3 mi NW
- Arco16.8 mi SW
- Milroy17.9 mi E
- Ivanhoe18.0 mi W
- Hanley Falls18.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Ghent
What county is Ghent in?
Ghent is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Ghent, MN?
376 people lived in Ghent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ghent, MN?
The ZIP code of Ghent is 56239.
What is the elevation of Ghent?
1,171 feet (357 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ghent?
Minneota (5.7 mi), Marshall (6.7 mi), Lynd (7.6 mi), Taunton (10.1 mi), Cottonwood (12.5 mi).
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