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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Denton, TX84,824116,212155,374171,785

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Population by Age

Population2024
0-48,539
5-98,414
10-147,816
15-1912,000
20-2421,230
25-2915,812
30-3412,214
35-3910,106
40-448,848
45-497,550
50-547,537
55-596,789
60-647,016
65-696,514
70-745,660
75-794,584
80-842,610
85+2,135
18+125,745
Median Age32

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Population by Race

Denton, TX2024
Total155,374.00
White Alone58.66%
Black Alone11.88%
American Indian Alone1.01%
Asian Alone4.96%
Pacific Islander Alone0.12%
Some Other Race9.48%
Two or More Races13.88%
Hispanic Origin26.11%
Diversity Index76.10

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households32,34643,56161,23769,964
Housing Units34,36647,23865,68174,576
Owner Occupied Units28,64233,967
Renter Occupied Units32,59535,997
Vacant Units4,4444,612

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Home Value

Denton, TX20242029
Median Home Value$371,315$433,862
Average Home Value$464,660$557,860
<$50,0001,452768
$50,000 - $99,999433148
$100,000 - $149,99939975
$150,000 - $199,9991,233622
$200,000 - $249,9992,1311,509
$250,000 - $299,9992,8502,604
$300,000 - $399,9998,1428,987
$400,000 - $499,9994,6586,655
$500,000 - $749,9994,8438,010
$1,000,000 +5231,059

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later9,023
2000-200912,367
1990-19997,693
1980-19899,450
1970-19798,194
1960-19694,184
1950-19591,800
1940-19491,467
1939 or Before1,407

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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Income

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Income

Denton, TX20242029
Median Household$74,368$82,778
Average Household$100,234$115,016
Per Capita$39,661$47,016

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Household Income

Denton, TX2024
<$15,0006,670
$15,000 - $24,9993,414
$25,000 - $34,9994,538
$35,000 - $49,9996,525
$50,000 - $74,9999,645
$75,000 - $99,9998,589
$100,000 - $149,99910,396
$150,000 - $199,9995,618
$200,000+5,838

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+75,601
In-County Residents58,321
Out-of-County Residents16,505
Drive Alone53,858
Carpooled8,189
Public Transport755
Work at Home7,855
Motorcycle278
Bicycle505
Walked3,068
Other953
Less than 5 minutes1,962
5-9 minutes8,258
10-14 minutes11,049
15-19 minutes12,812
20-24 minutes7,463
25-29 minutes2,840
30-34 minutes7,091
35-39 minutes2,252
40-44 minutes2,699
45-59 minutes7,017
60-89 minutes3,180
90+ minutes1,124
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees67,152
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt62
Mining64
Utilities80
Construction2,708
Manufacturing5,948
Wholesale Trade1,025
  
Retail Trade9,387
  
Transportation/Warehouse1,298
Information1,021
  
Finance & Insurance1,465
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing2,079
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2,859
Legal Services606
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises71
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt807
Educational Services6,099
HealthCare/Social Assist13,018
Arts/Entertainment/Rec1,132
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs8,212
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin4,134
Auto Repair/Maintenance981
Public Administration Emp5,308

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Educational Attainment (25+)

Denton, TX2024
<9th Grade3,035
Some High School4,039
GED3,449
Graduated High School15,666
Some College/No Degree20,591
Associates Degree7,658
Bachelor's Degree27,457
Graduate Degree15,480

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses5,194
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus16
Mining Bus10
Utilities Bus6
Construction Bus282
Manufacturing Bus145
Wholesale Trade Bus116
  
Retail Trade Bus656
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus86
Information Bus91
  
Finance & Insurance Bus250
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus321
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus426
Legal Services Bus155
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus17
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus125
Educational Services Bus164
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus699
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus113
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus471
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus700
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus129
Public Administration Bus186

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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