Population 146,783 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Denton
Household size in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Denton sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Dallas area, where it has 2.87 people. Household size has crept up from 2.60 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.0, Denton is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 31.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Denton (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Denton
Renters in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.8% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.0% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.1% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Denton rent: 52.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (40.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Denton: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Dallas area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Denton has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $967 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,025 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,266 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,714 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$747 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Denton runs $1,714 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Dallas area as a whole ($1,865). Rent has climbed $747 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Denton
Bachelor's degrees in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.3% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Denton than nationally: 40.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Denton is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Denton
| Period | Denton | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Denton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Denton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 2.63 | 34.0 | 9.9% | 52.1% | 7.3% | 1995 | $1,714 | 40.7% | 91.2% | 5.0% |
| Corinth | 2.66 | 41.7 | 6.8% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1998 | $1,918 | 43.2% | 94.3% | 2.0% |
| Shady Shores | 3.14 | 40.5 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 2005 | $1,744 | 53.0% | 97.1% | 4.5% |
| Argyle | 3.07 | 43.0 | 2.9% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 2008 | $3,043 | 65.6% | 98.1% | 3.0% |
| Lake Dallas | 2.71 | 38.7 | 12.2% | 30.9% | 4.6% | 1997 | $1,658 | 33.3% | 87.7% | 2.4% |
| Cross Roads | 2.63 | 33.4 | 21.5% | 33.1% | 6.1% | 2012 | $2,016 | 39.2% | 95.9% | 6.8% |
| Oak Point | 2.77 | 37.9 | 7.1% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,105 | 49.1% | 91.8% | 4.0% |
| Hickory Creek | 2.93 | 39.9 | 4.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 2002 | $2,052 | 47.0% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
| Krum | 3.13 | 37.4 | 11.4% | 18.0% | 3.9% | 1999 | $2,096 | 34.2% | 95.1% | 2.3% |
| Green Valley | 2.44 | 46.7 | 13.1% | 32.0% | 2.8% | 1997 | $1,763 | 38.0% | 91.6% | 2.3% |
| Corral City | 2.91 | 37.8 | 0.8% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2018 | $2,187 | 63.6% | 99.3% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Denton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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