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Denton

Montana · 255 residents · 0.713 sq mi
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Denton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,700. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−15%since 2000
from 301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+6%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1712373033694351990201020202024Denton
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,154
+8%since 2000
from $14,982 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+36%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(12)
Diversity Score
5
+95%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−5%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, Montana?

Denton, Montana has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denton, Montana?

The typical household in Denton, Montana earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denton, Montana expensive?

In Denton, Montana, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Montana?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Denton, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denton, Montana?

About 17.8% of people in Denton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denton, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Denton, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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