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Ghent is a town located in Columbia County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,276.
The Town of Ghent is centrally located in the county.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 117.6 km² (45.4 mi²). 117.0 km² (45.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.48% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,276 people, 2,020 households, and 1,397 families residing in the town. The population density is 45.1/km² (116.8/mi²). There are 2,244 housing units at an average density of 19.2/km² (49.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.93% White, 1.10% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,020 households out of which 32.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% are married couples living together, 9.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $43,529, and the median income for a family is $52,096. Males have a median income of $32,191 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,365. 4.6% of the population and 2.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Ghent
- Arnolds Mill -- A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town.
- Buckleyville --
- Chatham -- Part of the Village of Chatham is on the north town line.
- Ghent -- The hamlet of Ghent.
- Omi --
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