Ghent, New York
Ghent: Town in New York state
About
Ghent is a town located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,402 and a population density of 119 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,083 inhabitants.
The town was created 206 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Ghent
| Population : | 5,083 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Columbia County |
| Postal code : | 12075 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 45.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 404 feet / 123 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (206 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:54:13 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 112 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ghent is located at 42°19'45"N 73°36'56"W (42.3292500, -73.6156700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ghent
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ghent decreased by 6.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,402 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,360 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,356 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,317 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,274 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,240 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,183 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,132 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,103 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,081 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,083 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Ghent (7)
People born in Ghent, including actress Kristanna Loken, politician John Peter Van Ness, artist Josh Keyes, .
List
- Morgan Henry Chrysler (American general) he was born in 30/09/1822
- William Peter Van Ness (American judge (1778-1826)) he was born in 13/02/1778
- Josh Keyes (American football player) he was born in 23/01/1993
- Charles Hogeboom Porter (American physician, chemist and medico-legal expert) he was born in 11/11/1834
Schools in Ghent
College & universities near Ghent, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190169 | Columbia-Greene Community College | Hudson (NY) | 12534 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ghent, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ghent , Minnesota city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 361 people.
- Ghent , Kentucky town in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 307 people.
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 6,017 | City in New York, USA |
| Claverack | 5,648 | Town in New York |
| Chatham | 3,819 | Town in Columbia County, New York, United States |
| Livingston | 3,458 | Town in New York, USA |
| Copake | 3,405 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Stockport | 2,620 | Town in New York, USA |
| New Lebanon | 2,159 | Town in New York |
| Lorenz Park | 2,053 | Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York |
| Clermont | 1,873 | Town in New York |
| Valatie | 1,853 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Stuyvesant | 1,847 | Town in New York |
| Hillsdale | 1,813 | Town in Columbia County, New York, United States |
| Canaan | 1,607 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Austerlitz | 1,587 | Town in New York |
| Ancram | 1,495 | Town in New York |
| Stottville | 1,375 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Ghent distances to largest New York cities
