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 76.1, 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 $100,234 and projected to be $115,016 in 2029. Per capita income is $39,661, projected to be $47,016 in 2029. 3.76% of households – 5,838 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,000,685 and the average disposable income is $78,088.
There are 65,681 housing units in Denton, TX; 28,642 are owner-occupied, 32,595 are rented, and 4,444 are vacant. The average home value is $464,660, with 9,684 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,407 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,194 businesses in Denton, TX, employing 67,152 workers and pulling from a labor force of 75,601 age 16 and above. 16,505 workers commute into Denton, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
58,321 residents both live and work in/around Denton, TX. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 3.36% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.93% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 53,858 drive alone, 8,189 carpool, and 755 take public transportation. 4,804 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 7,855 residents work from home.
19,115 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 7,658 have associates degrees, 27,457 have bachelor’s degrees, and 15,480 hold a graduate or professional degree.
