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Denton

North Carolina · 1,450 residents · 2.103 sq mi
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Denton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,950. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
1,450
+12%since 1990
from 1,292 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
689 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 614 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
−1%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Denton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,950
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,950 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,439
+68%since 1990
from $11,597 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.4%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,404)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.6%(96)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+20%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, North Carolina?

Denton, North Carolina has about 1,450 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Denton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Denton, North Carolina earns about $30,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denton, North Carolina expensive?

In Denton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, North Carolina?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Denton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denton, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of people in Denton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Denton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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