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Denton

Maryland · 4,848 residents · 5.267 sq mi
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Denton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,808. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 16% 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 $197,300. Households here earn about 42% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,848
+64%since 2000
from 2,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
920 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Denton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,808
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,936 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,628
+32%since 2000
from $18,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(3,065)
Black21.7%(1,051)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(298)
Asian2.5%(119)
Other6.7%(324)
Diversity Score68.3%(3,310)
Diversity Score
68
+32%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, Maryland?

Denton, Maryland has about 4,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denton, Maryland?

The typical household in Denton, Maryland earns about $50,808 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 $197,300, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Maryland?

About 16.5% 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 11.6% 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 1,871 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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