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 76.9, meaning that there is a 77% 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 $112,714 and projected to be $126,954 in 2031. Per capita income is $45,839, projected to be $53,183 in 2031. 5.48% of households – 8,878 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,154,673 and the average disposable income is $88,584.
There are 72,627 housing units in Denton, TX; 30,101 are owner-occupied, 35,377 are rented, and 7,149 are vacant. The average home value is $495,139, with 15,173 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,414 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,392 businesses in Denton, TX, employing 62,531 workers and pulling from a labor force of 80,572 age 16 and above. 16,348 workers commute into Denton, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
63,614 residents both live and work in/around Denton, TX. The average travel time is 23.7 minutes. 3.24% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.79% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 53,816 drive alone, 9,282 carpool, and 617 take public transportation. 5,016 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 11,527 residents work from home.
20,609 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,888 have associates degrees, 29,677 have bachelor’s degrees, and 17,251 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
