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Ghent, Kentucky

City · Population 369 · #329 in Kentucky
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Ghent is a home rule-class city along the south bank of the Ohio River in Carroll County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Ghent had a population of 363..

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About Ghent

Ghent is a tiny community in northern Kentucky counting 369 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Ghent is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 520 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Ghent Unique

  • Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Jimmy Lewellyn
Population (2024)369
Rank in state#329 of 418
Land area0.71 sq mi
Density520/sq mi
Coordinates38.7325, -85.0637

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