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Denton

Texas · 139,869 residents · 96.922 sq mi
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Denton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,542. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,700. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139,869
+74%since 2000
from 80,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
+13%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K84K110K136K162K1990201020202024Denton
2024153K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,542
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,183
+56%since 2000
from $19,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,121
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+37%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(55,585)
Black9%(7,255)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(13,188)
Asian3.4%(2,725)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(46,721)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(76,532)
Black11%(15,415)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(34,453)
Asian4.3%(6,030)
Other3.7%(5,230)
Diversity Score76.5%(107,066)
Diversity Score
77
+32%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denton, Texas?

Denton, Texas has about 139,869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denton, Texas?

The typical household in Denton, Texas earns about $62,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denton, Texas expensive?

In Denton, Texas, the median home is worth about $237,700, and the typical rent is about $1,121 a month.

How educated are people in Denton, Texas?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Denton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denton, Texas?

About 15.3% of people in Denton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Denton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73,599 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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