Ghent, WV

Q: What is the Total Population of Ghent?

Total Population of Ghent is 390.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Ghent?

Total Male Population of Ghent is 142.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Ghent?

Total Female Population of Ghent is 248.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ghent?

There are 57.26 Males per 100 Females in Ghent.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ghent?

There are 174.65 Females per 100 Males in Ghent.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Ghent?

Median Population Age in Ghent is 48.6 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Ghent

Average Family Size in Ghent is 1.7 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Ghent

Average Household Size in Ghent is 1.4 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Ghent?

Per Capita income in Ghent is $71,502.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Ghent?

Median Family Income in Ghent is $195,491.

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Ghent Map

Ghent Overview

390

TOTAL POPULATION

142

MALE POPULATION

248

FEMALE POPULATION

57.26

MALES / 100 FEMALES

174.65

FEMALES / 100 MALES

48.6

MEDIAN AGE

1.7

AVG FAMILY SIZE

1.4

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$71,502

PER CAPITA INCOME

$195,491

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$102,204

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

15.8%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

84.2¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.30

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

238

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

61.0%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Ghent Zip Codes

25843

Ghent Area Codes

304

Race in Ghent

The most populous races in Ghent are , and White / Caucasian (390 | 100.0%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	0	0.0%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	390	100.0%
Two or more Races	0	0.0%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	390	100.0%

Ancestry in Ghent

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	57	14.6%
English	107	27.4%
European	9	2.3%
German	12	3.1%
Irish	68	17.4%
Italian	15	3.8%
Polish	14	3.6%
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Immigrants in Ghent

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
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Sex and Age in Ghent

The most populous age groups in Ghent are 45 to 49 Years (84 | 59.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (76 | 30.6%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	76 (30.6%)
35 to 39 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years	84 (59.2%)	57 (23.0%)
50 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.5%)
55 to 59 Years	9 (6.3%)	12 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years	29 (20.4%)	12 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years	20 (14.1%)	23 (9.3%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	37 (14.9%)
Total	142 (100.0%)	248 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ghent

Median Family Size in Ghent

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	159 (100.0%)	1.74
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	0 (0.0%)	-
Total Families	159 (100.0%)	1.74

Median Household Size in Ghent

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	159 (58.5%)	1.74
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	0 (0.0%)	-
Non-family	113 (41.5%)	-
Total Households	272 (100.0%)	1.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ghent

Out of a total of 272 households in Ghent, 159 (58.5%) are family households, while 113 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 159, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 113.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	113 (41.5%)
2-Person Households	159 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	159 (58.5%)	113 (41.5%)

Female Fertility in Ghent

Fertility by Age in Ghent

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ghent

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ghent

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ghent

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ghent

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Ghent

Income Overview in Ghent

Per Capita Income in Ghent is $71,502, while median incomes of families and households are $195,491 and $102,204 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	390	$71,502
Median Family Income	159	$195,491
Mean Family Income	159	$158,548
Median Household Income	272	$102,204
Mean Household Income	272	$123,141
Income Deficit	159	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	390	15.85%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	390	84.15¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	390	0.30

Earnings by Sex in Ghent

Average Earnings in Ghent are $100,609, $86,161 for men and $102,385 for women, a difference of 15.9%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	108 (42.7%)	$86,161
Female	145 (57.3%)	$102,385
Total	253 (100.0%)	$100,609

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ghent

The most common earnings brackets in Ghent are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (93 | 86.1%) and $100,000+ for women (145 | 100.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	15 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	93 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	0 (0.0%)	145 (100.0%)
Total	108 (100.0%)	145 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ghent

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$86,161	$0
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$86,161	$102,385

Family Income in Ghent

Family Income Brackets in Ghent

According to the Ghent family income data, there are 84 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 52.8% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	0	0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	20	12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	0	0.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	12	7.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	31	19.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	84	52.8%
$200,000+	12	7.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ghent

2-person families (159 | 100.0%) account for the highest median family income in Ghent with $195,491 per family, while 2-person families (159 | 100.0%) have the highest median income of $97,746 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	159 (100.0%)	$195,491
3-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
4-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
5-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	159 (100.0%)	$195,491

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ghent

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	20 (12.6%)	$0
1 Earner	55 (34.6%)	$136,250
2 Earners	84 (52.8%)	$0
3+ Earners	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	159 (100.0%)	$195,491

Household Income in Ghent

Household Income Brackets in Ghent

With 107 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Ghent, accounting for 39.3% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	37	13.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	0	0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	20	7.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	0	0.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	12	4.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	107	39.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	84	30.9%
$200,000+	12	4.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ghent

The median household income in Ghent is $102,204, with the highest median household income of $195,789 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 139 households (51.1%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	76 (27.9%)	$0
45 to 64 Years	139 (51.1%)	$195,789
65+ Years	57 (21.0%)	$0
Total	272 (100.0%)	$102,204

Poverty in Ghent

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ghent

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ghent

According to the poverty statistics in Ghent, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	76 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	84 (100.0%)	88 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	38 (100.0%)	24 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	20 (100.0%)	60 (100.0%)
Total	142 (100.0%)	248 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ghent

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	159 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	159 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ghent

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ghent

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Ghent

Employment by Class of Employer in Ghent

Among the 238 employed individuals in Ghent, private company employees (88 | 37.0%), federal government employees (81 | 34.0%), and state government employees (60 | 25.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	88	37.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	9	3.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	0	0.0%
Local Government Employees	0	0.0%
State Government Employees	60	25.2%
Federal Government Employees	81	34.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	238	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ghent

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	141 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	9 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	12 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	238 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ghent

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	93 (76.2%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	12 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	133 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	238 (76.8%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ghent

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ghent are Business & Financial (76 | 31.9%), and Management (69 | 29.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	0 (0.0%)	69 (100.0%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	76 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	145 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	93 (39.1%)	145 (60.9%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	93 (39.1%)	145 (60.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ghent are , and Sales & Related (9 | 3.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	93 (39.1%)	145 (60.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ghent are , and Construction & Extraction (84 | 35.3%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	84 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	84 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	93 (39.1%)	145 (60.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	93 (39.1%)	145 (60.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ghent

Employment Industries in Ghent

The major employment industries in Ghent include Public Administration (141 | 59.2%), Finance & Insurance (76 | 31.9%), Information (12 | 5.0%), and Retail Trade (9 | 3.8%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Ghent

The Ghent industries that see more men than women are Retail Trade (100.0%), and Public Administration (59.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Public Administration (40.4%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	76 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Public Administration	84 (59.6%)	57 (40.4%)
Total	93 (39.1%)	145 (60.9%)

Education in Ghent

School Enrollment in Ghent

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary School	0	0.0%
Middle School	0	0.0%
High School	0	0.0%
College / Undergraduate	0	0.0%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	0	0.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ghent

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ghent

Business (113 | 77.9%), and education (32 | 22.1%) are the most common fields of study among 145 individuals in Ghent who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	0	0.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	0	0.0%
Business	113	77.9%
Education	32	22.1%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	0	0.0%
Total	145	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ghent

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ghent

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ghent are males with 3 vehicles (84, accounting for 90.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (57, making up 57.9%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	76 (52.4%)
2 Vehicles	9 (9.7%)	12 (8.3%)
3 Vehicles	84 (90.3%)	57 (39.3%)
4 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	93 (100.0%)	145 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ghent

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ghent are 90 or more minutes (141 commuters, 59.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (76 commuters, 31.9%), and 35 to 39 minutes (12 commuters, 5.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	0	0.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	0	0.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	76	31.9%
20 to 24 Minutes	9	3.8%
25 to 29 Minutes	0	0.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	0	0.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	12	5.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	0	0.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	0	0.0%
90 or more Minutes	141	59.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Ghent

The most common commute times in Ghent are 90 or more minutes (84 commuters, 90.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (76 commuters, 52.4%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	76 (52.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes	9 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	84 (90.3%)	57 (39.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ghent

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ghent are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (93, 100.0%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (76, 52.4%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	93 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	20 (13.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	37 (25.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	76 (52.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	93 (100.0%)	145 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ghent

Occupancy by Ownership in Ghent

Of the total 272 dwellings in Ghent, owner-occupied units account for 235 (86.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 37 (13.6%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	235	86.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	37	13.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units	272	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ghent

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	113	41.5%
2-Person Household	159	58.5%
3-Person Household	0	0.0%
4+ Person Household	0	0.0%
Total Housing Units	272	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ghent

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	76 (67.3%)	37 (32.7%)
2-Person Household	159 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units	235 (86.4%)	37 (13.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ghent

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	20 (35.1%)	37 (64.9%)
High School Diploma	84 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	88 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ghent

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	76	27.9%
35 to 44 Years	0	0.0%
45 to 54 Years	115	42.3%
55 to 64 Years	24	8.8%
65 to 74 Years	0	0.0%
75 to 84 Years	20	7.3%
85 Years and Over	37	13.6%
Total	272	100.0%

Housing Finances in Ghent

Median Income by Occupancy in Ghent

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	235 (86.4%)	$135,766
Renter-Occupied	37 (13.6%)	$0
Average	272 (100.0%)	$102,204

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ghent

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	37 (100.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	20 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	107 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	96 (40.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	235 (100.0%)	37 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ghent

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	20 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	100 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	103 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	235 (100.0%)	37 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ghent

Housing Structures in Ghent

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	272	100.0%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	272	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ghent

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	235 (86.4%)	37 (13.6%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	235 (86.4%)	37 (13.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ghent

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	96 (40.8%)	37 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	24 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms	115 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	235 (100.0%)	37 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ghent

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	131 (55.7%)	37 (100.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	104 (44.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	235 (100.0%)	37 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ghent

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	37 (100.0%)
1 Vehicle	76 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles	75 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles	84 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	235 (100.0%)	37 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ghent

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ghent

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	51	184
Median Property Value	-	-
Median Household Income	-	-
Monthly Housing Costs	-	-
Real Estate Taxes	-	-

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ghent

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	76 (41.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999	20 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	96 (52.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	31 (60.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	51 (100.0%)	184 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ghent

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	20 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	31 (60.8%)	12 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	76 (41.3%)
Total	51 (100.0%)	184 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ghent

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	0 (0.0%)	195,119 (106,042.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x	0 (0.0%)	76 (41.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	96 (52.2%)
4.0x or more	51 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	51 (100.0%)	184 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ghent

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	20 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	31 (60.8%)	76 (41.3%)
Total	51 (100.0%)	184 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ghent

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ghent

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	172 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	62 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	80 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	390 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ghent

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ghent

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	283 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ghent

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	76 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	172 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	12 (19.4%)	62 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	80 (100.0%)	43 (53.7%)
Total	92 (23.6%)	353 (90.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ghent

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	29 (23.8%)	12 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	37 (61.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ghent

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ghent: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ghent: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	15 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	37 (61.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ghent: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	14 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ghent: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	15 (12.3%)	12 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	37 (61.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ghent: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Ghent

Computing Device Access in Ghent

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	151	55.5%
Smartphone	235	86.4%
Tablet	48	17.6%
No Computing Device	37	13.6%
Total	272	100.0%

Internet Access in Ghent

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	159	58.5%
Cellular Data Only	0	0.0%
Satellite Internet	0	0.0%
No Internet	113	41.5%
Total	272	100.0%

Ghent Summary

Ghent is a small town located in Mason County, West Virginia. It is situated on the banks of the Ohio River, just south of the city of Point Pleasant. The town was founded in 1817 and has a population of approximately 1,000 people.

Geography

Ghent is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town is situated on the banks of the Ohio River, just south of the city of Point Pleasant. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is home to a variety of wildlife. The town is located in a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

Ghent’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The town also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a few small manufacturing plants. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, as the town is home to several historic sites, including the Ghent Historic District and the Ghent Mansion.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Ghent had a population of 1,000 people. The town is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The median household income is $35,000, and the median age is 44. The town has a high rate of poverty, with nearly 30% of the population living below the poverty line.

History

Ghent was founded in 1817 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The town was named after the city of Ghent in Belgium. The town quickly grew, and by the mid-1800s, it was a thriving community. The town was home to several businesses, including a sawmill, a gristmill, and a tannery. The town was also home to a number of churches, including the Ghent Methodist Church, which was founded in 1820.

In the late 1800s, the town began to decline, as the railroad bypassed the town and the local economy began to suffer. The town was hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of the businesses closed. The town was revitalized in the 1950s, when the Ghent Historic District was established. The district includes several historic buildings, including the Ghent Mansion, which was built in 1820.

Today, Ghent is a small, rural town with a population of approximately 1,000 people. The town is home to several historic sites, and is a popular destination for tourists. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a few small manufacturing plants.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ghent?

Total Population of Ghent is 390.

What is the Total Male Population of Ghent?

Total Male Population of Ghent is 142.

What is the Total Female Population of Ghent?

Total Female Population of Ghent is 248.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ghent?

There are 57.26 Males per 100 Females in Ghent.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ghent?

There are 174.65 Females per 100 Males in Ghent.

What is the Median Population Age in Ghent?

Median Population Age in Ghent is 48.6 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Ghent

Average Family Size in Ghent is 1.7 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Ghent

Average Household Size in Ghent is 1.4 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Ghent?

Per Capita income in Ghent is $71,502.

What is the Median Family Income in Ghent?

Median Family Income in Ghent is $195,491.

What is the Median Household income in Ghent?

Median Household Income in Ghent is $102,204.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Ghent?

Income or Wage Gap in Ghent is 15.8%.

Women in Ghent earn 84.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ghent?

Inequality or Gini Index in Ghent is 0.30.

How Large is the Labor Force in Ghent?

There are 238 People in the Labor Forcein in Ghent.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ghent?

61.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Ghent.