The 2020 U.S. Census Bureau indicates nearly 150,000 people called Denton home throughout its 98.8 square mile boundaries situated north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex at the northern intersection of Interstate 35E and 35W. Forecasts indicate the city will exceed 200,00 residents by 2030, with Denton County expected to exceed one million.
The most current demographic profile of Denton can be found below. Accompanying information from the most recent Statistical Trends and News of Denton (STaND) Report, compiled by the City of Denton Economic Development Department, can be found on the EDP’s Organizational Materials page.
The median age of Denton, TX residents is 32.
The diversity index of Denton, TX is 76.4, meaning that there is a 76% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Denton, TX is $103,992 and projected to be $113,734 in 2030. Per capita income is $42,007, projected to be $47,430 in 2030. 4.53% of households – 7,201 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,014,711 and the average disposable income is $81,753.
There are 69,295 housing units in Denton, TX; 29,686 are owner-occupied, 34,344 are rented, and 5,265 are vacant. The average home value is $486,255, with 12,133 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,389 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,319 businesses in Denton, TX, employing 64,578 workers and pulling from a labor force of 76,545 age 16 and above. 16,991 workers commute into Denton, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
59,010 residents both live and work in/around Denton, TX. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 3.28% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.75% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 53,383 drive alone, 8,536 carpool, and 721 take public transportation. 4,566 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 9,155 residents work from home.
20,569 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,259 have associates degrees, 28,092 have bachelor’s degrees, and 17,209 hold a graduate or professional degree.
