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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Denton

Maryland · 2,977 residents · 5.267 sq mi
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Denton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $71,000. Households here earn about 44% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,977
+1%vs 2000
vs 2,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
565 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Denton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,202
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,936 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,388
−39%vs 2000
vs $18,631 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.5%
+10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$314
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $469 in 2000
US average: $450
54.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.6% in 2000
45.9% rent
3.2
+19%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(2,101)
Black25.3%(748)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(55)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(1,533)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(2,021)
Black31.4%(934)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.5%(16)
Diversity Score56.2%(1,673)
56
+9%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Denton, Maryland?

Denton, Maryland has about 2,977 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Denton, Maryland?

The typical household in Denton, Maryland earns about $22,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denton, Maryland expensive?

In Denton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Maryland?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Denton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denton, Maryland?

About 18.5% of people in Denton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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