City

Ghent, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,222Population
💰$57,381Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$170,600Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.8% Female 42.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 1.4%Other: 6.6%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.4%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
41%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (2%)
HS Graduate209 (25.7%)
Some College322 (39.6%)
Associates69 (8.5%)
Bachelors84 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree113 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 39.6%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College39.6%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
37%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,381 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$170,600 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$873/mo
Total Housing Units622
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
55%
About Ghent, KY

Ghent is a city in Kentucky, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,222 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Ghent is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,381 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ghent is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $873 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ghent is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.5%).

Ghent, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Ghent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41045 1,222 $57,381 $170,600 $873 0.0% 24.2% 76.3%