Total Population
147,273
Median Age
31
Diversity Index
74.800
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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.
Denton, TX
Population
Housing & Income
Households
57,308
Total Housing Units
61,903
Owner Occupied
28,683
Renter Occupied
28,625
Vacant
4,595
Median Home Value
$289,129
Average Home Value
$330,018
Income Projection
Median Household
$66,588 $76,633
Average Household
$91,825 $106,738
Per Capita
$35,764 $42,001
Workforce
Total Businesses
5,118
Total Employed
63,970
Workers 16+
72,909
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
601
Employed
11,572
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
719
Employed
9,364
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
460
Employed
8,025
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
411
Employed
7,286
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
141
Employed
5,917
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
182
Employed
5,577
Some
High School
4,108
Graduated
High School
13,878
Associates
Degree
7,461
Bachelor's
Degree
25,373
Graduate
Degree
13,231
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
56,129
Non-Resident Commuters
15,989
Drive Alone
54,336
Carpooled
8,222
Public
889
Work At Home
5,181
