Ghent
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Ghent is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 582 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,904 ft (885 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shady Spring, 4.9 miles N.
- 582residents (2020 Census)
- 2,904 ftelevation · 885 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 454 / sq mipopulation density
- 25843ZIP code
About Ghent
Ghent is a census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 582 (up from 457 at the 2010 census).
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- Median household income
- $109,692
- Median age
- 48.2
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Ghent had 582 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 582 |
|---|---|
| Density | 454 per sq mi (175 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ghent at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 582 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.28 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6185° N, 81.1062° W |
| ZIP code | 25843 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5430724 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ghent
- Shady Spring4.9 mi N
- Coal City7.1 mi NW
- Daniels7.3 mi N
- Beaver8.4 mi N
- Sophia10.1 mi NW
- Raleigh10.3 mi N
- MacArthur10.4 mi NW
- Crab Orchard10.9 mi NW
- Rhodell10.9 mi W
- Beckley11.1 mi N
- Helen11.4 mi W
- Mabscott11.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Ghent
What county is Ghent in?
Ghent is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Ghent, WV?
582 people lived in Ghent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ghent, WV?
The ZIP code of Ghent is 25843.
What is the elevation of Ghent?
2,904 feet (885 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ghent?
Shady Spring (4.9 mi), Coal City (7.1 mi), Daniels (7.3 mi), Beaver (8.4 mi), Sophia (10.1 mi).
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