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Denton

Nebraska · 190 residents · 0.122 sq mi
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Denton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
+1%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,557 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331702072432801990201020202024Denton
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,438
−15%since 2000
from $21,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+48%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(182)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(17)
Diversity Score
9
+245%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, Nebraska?

Denton, Nebraska has about 190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Denton, Nebraska earns about $49,750 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 $120,000, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Nebraska?

About 8.7% 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 21.2% of people in Denton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Denton, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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