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Denton

Maryland · 4,418 residents · 5.267 sq mi
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Denton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,420. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,418
+49%since 2000
from 2,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Denton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,420
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,936 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,367
+36%since 2000
from $18,631 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,000
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(3,117)
Black22.5%(996)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(145)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other3.6%(161)
Diversity Score57%(2,519)
Diversity Score
57
+10%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
9.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, Maryland?

Denton, Maryland has about 4,418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denton, Maryland?

The typical household in Denton, Maryland earns about $62,420 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 $216,000, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Maryland?

About 16.4% 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 2.8% of people in Denton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Denton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,441 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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