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Denton

Kansas · 130 residents · 0.145 sq mi
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Denton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,719. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−30%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+26%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001271541812081990201020202024Denton
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,719
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,922
+156%since 2000
from $12,872 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
5.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.1%(7)
Diversity Score
5
+281%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+130%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 82.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, Kansas?

Denton, Kansas has about 130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denton, Kansas?

The typical household in Denton, Kansas earns about $71,719 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Kansas?

About 19.4% 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 14.1% 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 33 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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