Total Population
149,125
Median Age
31
Diversity Index
74.500
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Denton, TX
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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
58,471
Total Housing Units
62,921
Owner Occupied
29,040
Renter Occupied
29,431
Vacant
4,450
Median Home Value
$309,798
Average Home Value
$365,346
Income Projection
Median Household
$67,380 $77,958
Average Household
$93,994 $109,173
Per Capita
$37,016 $43,783
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Workforce
Total Businesses
4,993
Total Employed
64,736
Workers 16+
73,214
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
623
Employed
12,244
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
669
Employed
9,514
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
470
Employed
8,074
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
425
Employed
7,356
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
139
Employed
5,985
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
163
Employed
5,653
Some
High School
3,905
Graduated
High School
14,708
Associates
Degree
7,076
Bachelor's
Degree
26,524
Graduate
Degree
14,213
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
56,047
Non-Resident Commuters
16,238
Drive Alone
53,725
Carpooled
7,684
Public
808
Work At Home
6,577
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
