Ghent
Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York
Ghent is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbia County, New York, with 623 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 407 ft (124 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chatham, 2.8 miles N.
- 623residents (2020 Census)
- 407 ftelevation · 124 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 383 / sq mipopulation density
- 12075ZIP code
About Ghent
Ghent is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ghent in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 477 at the 2022 survey, out of a total town population of 5,402.
The community is located 11.3 miles northeast of the city of Hudson on New York Route 66.
Ghent was originally the site of a Mahican Native American village known as Squampamock, Scom-pa-muck or Squampanoc.
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Living in Ghent
- Median household income
- $138,446
- Median home value
- $318,500
- Median age
- 58
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Ghent had 623 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 623 |
|---|---|
| Density | 383 per sq mi (148 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ghent at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 623 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3235° N, 73.6194° W |
| ZIP code | 12075 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3628860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ghent
- Chatham2.8 mi N
- Philmont5.3 mi S
- Kinderhook6.5 mi NW
- Valatie6.9 mi NW
- Stottville7.5 mi W
- Claverack-Red Mills8.4 mi SW
- Niverville8.8 mi N
- Lorenz Park8.8 mi SW
- Hudson9.8 mi SW
- Sleepy Hollow Lake9.9 mi W
- Coxsackie9.9 mi W
- Athens10.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ghent
What county is Ghent in?
Ghent is in Columbia County, New York.
What is the population of Ghent, NY?
623 people lived in Ghent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ghent, NY?
The ZIP code of Ghent is 12075.
What is the elevation of Ghent?
407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ghent?
Chatham (2.8 mi), Philmont (5.3 mi), Kinderhook (6.5 mi), Valatie (6.9 mi), Stottville (7.5 mi).
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