Ghent

City in Lyon County, Minnesota

Aerial view of Ghent, Minnesota
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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.

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, MN population

Ghent had 376 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census376
Density1,201 per sq mi (464 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ghent at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyLyon County
TypeCity
Population376 (2020)
Land area0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Coordinates44.5116° N, 95.8926° W
ZIP code56239
Census code (GEOID)2723660

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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