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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Denton

Maryland · 2,960 residents · 5.267 sq mi
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Denton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,936. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $93,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,960
−1%since 1990
from 2,977 in 1990
1990 – 2025
562 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 565 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+12%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Denton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,936
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,631
+64%since 1990
from $11,388 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−10.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$469
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
56.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
43.4% rent
2.7
−16%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

17.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Denton, Maryland?

Denton, Maryland has about 2,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Denton, Maryland?

The typical household in Denton, Maryland earns about $34,936 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 $93,900, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Maryland?

About 17.4% 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 8.1% of people in Denton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Denton, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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