Ghent, KY Demographics

A map of Ghent's Population by Race

Ghent, Kentucky has an estimated population of 286, a large decrease from the 363 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ghent, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ghent has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ghent, that probability was 15.2% in 2020 and 13.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ghent is ranked the 430th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ghent was ranked the 394th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ghent's White Population

266 residents of Ghent, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ghent is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Ghent ranks 228th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ghent's White population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. White residents' share of Ghent's population has increased from 92.0% to 93.0%.

Ghent is more White than neighboring Carrollton (78.3% White), Worthville (89.2% White), and Prestonville (89.1% White). Ghent is less White than neighboring Vevay (94.6% White), and Sanders (95.2% White).

Ghent's Black Population

0 residents of Ghent, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ghent is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Ghent ranks 250th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ghent's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ghent's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Ghent is less Black than neighboring Vevay (1.5% Black), Carrollton (2.1% Black), Sanders (4.4% Black), and Prestonville (2.6% Black).

Ghent's Asian Population

0 residents of Ghent, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ghent is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Ghent ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ghent's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ghent's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Ghent's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Ghent, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ghent is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Ghent ranks 427th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ghent's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ghent's population has increased from 1.1% to 5.6%.

Ghent is more Hispanic than neighboring Vevay (0.3% Hispanic), Worthville (0% Hispanic), Sanders (0% Hispanic), and Prestonville (1.6% Hispanic). Ghent is less Hispanic than neighboring Carrollton (14.6% Hispanic).

Ghent's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ghent, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ghent is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Ghent ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ghent's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Ghent's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ghent is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carrollton (1.7% Native American/Other), and Prestonville (2.1% Native American/Other).

Ghent's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Ghent, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ghent is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Ghent ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ghent's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ghent's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.4%.

Ghent is more Multiracial than neighboring Sanders (0.5% Multiracial). Ghent is less Multiracial than neighboring Vevay (3.5% Multiracial), Carrollton (3.4% Multiracial), Worthville (10.8% Multiracial), and Prestonville (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.