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

Total Population

155,374

Median Age

32

Diversity Index

76.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing & Income

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

Income Projection

Median Household

$74,368 $82,778


Average Household

$100,234 $115,016


Per Capita

$39,661 $47,016

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Workforce

Total Businesses

5,194

Total Employed

67,152

Workers 16+

75,601

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

699

Employed

13,018

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

656

Employed

9,387

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

471

Employed

8,212

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

425

Employed

7,301

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

164

Employed

6,099

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

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

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13