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Denton

Nebraska · 188 residents (2025 est.) · 0.122 sq mi
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Denton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $247,900. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−23%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,189 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
−5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:188 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1331702072432801990201020202024Denton
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,250
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,361
+64%since 2000
from $21,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
+30%since 2010
from 0.256 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+166%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(125)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(3)
Diversity Score30.5%(44)
Diversity Score
31
+1066%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, Nebraska?

Denton, Nebraska has about 145 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Denton, Nebraska earns about $57,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denton, Nebraska expensive?

In Denton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $247,900, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Nebraska?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Denton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denton, Nebraska?

About 8.3% of people in Denton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Denton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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