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Denton

Kansas · 148 residents · 0.145 sq mi
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Denton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,700. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−20%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+24%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001271541812081990201020202024Denton
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,751
+53%since 2000
from $12,872 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(2)
Diversity Score8.8%(13)
Diversity Score
9
+554%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+120%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, Kansas?

Denton, Kansas has about 148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denton, Kansas?

The typical household in Denton, Kansas earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denton, Kansas expensive?

In Denton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Kansas?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Denton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denton, Kansas?

About 20.9% of people in Denton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Denton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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