Ghent, Minnesota
City
Location of Ghent, Minnesota
Location of Ghent, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°30′42″N 95°53′33″W / 44.51167°N 95.89250°W / 44.51167; -95.89250
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyLyon
Named forGhent, Belgium
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorRonald Sussner[citation needed]
Area
[1]
 • Total0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Land0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,165 ft (355 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total376
 • Density1,201.28/sq mi (463.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56239
Area code507
FIPS code27-23660[3]
GNIS feature ID2394887[2]

Ghent (/ɡɛnt/ GHENT)[4] is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 370 at the 2010 census.[5]

History

Ghent was originally called Grand View, and under the latter name was platted in 1878.[6] The present name is after the Belgian city of Ghent.[7] A post office was established as Grandview in 1874, and renamed Ghent in 1882.[8] The city was incorporated in 1899.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900119—
191021076.5%
192031650.5%
1930281−11.1%
194034121.4%
1950336−1.5%
1960326−3.0%
1970301−7.7%
198035618.3%
1990316−11.2%
2000315−0.3%
201037017.5%
20203761.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 370 people, 155 households, and 108 families living in the city. The population density was 1,088.2 inhabitants per square mile (420.2/km2). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 482.4 per square mile (186.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 155 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 315 people, 128 households, and 89 families living in the city. The population density was 1,173.0 inhabitants per square mile (452.9/km2). There were 131 housing units at an average density of 487.8 per square mile (188.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 1.90% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 128 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $47,417. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $18,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,313. About 6.7% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ghent, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link]
  6. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 77.
  7. ^ "Minnesota Place Names - Township and Village Information". Minnesota Historical Society. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
  8. ^ "Lyon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  9. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 312.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
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