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The total population of Ghent town is estimated to be 5,292 with 2,509 males (47.41%) and 2,783 females (52.59%). There are 274 more females than males in Ghent town.
The median household income in Ghent town was $80,671 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 7,534(8.54%) from $88,205 in 2020. This income is 108.13% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Ghent town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $109,283. Overall, the median household income for the town of Ghent town stands at $80,671.
In Ghent town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $42,518 for males and $26,878 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $76,278 for males and $54,451 for females.
In Ghent town, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $165,150, followed by White households at $82,082, and Black or African American households with a median household income of $22,969.
In 2022, the population of Ghent town was 5,292, a 0.86% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ghent town's population was 5,338, an increase of 0.76% compared to a population of 5,298 in 2020.
The median age in Ghent, New York is 47.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 12.53% were under the age of 15, 18.05% aged 15 to 29, 45.78% aged 30 to 64, 20.62% aged 65 to 84, and 3.02% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Ghent town population: 87.89% are White, 0.87% are Black or African American, 0.02% are Asian, 6.55% are some other race and 4.68% are multiracial.