Total Population
155,374
Median Age
32
Diversity Index
76.100
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.
Households
61,237
Total Housing Units
65,681
Owner Occupied
28,642
Renter Occupied
32,595
Vacant
4,444
Median Home Value
$371,315
Average Home Value
$464,660
Median Household
$74,368 $82,778
Average Household
$100,234 $115,016
Per Capita
$39,661 $47,016
Total Businesses
5,194
Total Employed
67,152
Workers 16+
75,601
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
699
Employed
13,018
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
656
Employed
9,387
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
471
Employed
8,212
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
425
Employed
7,301
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
164
Employed
6,099
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
145
Employed
5,948
Some
High School
4,039
Graduated
High School
15,666
Associates
Degree
7,658
Bachelor's
Degree
27,457
Graduate
Degree
15,480
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
58,321
Non-Resident Commuters
16,505
Drive Alone
53,858
Carpooled
8,189
Public
755
Work At Home
7,855