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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

Population2000201020222027
Denton, TX86,027116,698147,273161,931

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-47,2518,4659,400
5-96,8058,3248,936
10-146,1557,8228,703
15-1911,12411,26311,871
20-2421,40721,23522,290
25-2911,04613,85013,492
30-347,80312,83612,046
35-397,1449,32012,899
40-446,2707,8759,244
45-496,1107,2787,906
50-545,8476,9667,294
55-595,0176,8736,973
60-644,3586,5426,909
65-693,5126,0587,011
70-742,4195,1256,318
75-791,8183,3764,969
80-841,2882,0553,113
85+1,3232,0102,555
18+92,515117,876129,756
Median Age283133

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Population by Race

Denton, TX2022
Total147,273.00
White Alone60.48
Black Alone10.96
American Indian Alone1.05
Asian Alone4.22
Pacific Islander Alone0.14
Some Other Race9.59
Two or More Races13.55
Hispanic Origin25.69
Diversity Index74.80

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households32,85443,83157,30863,728
Housing Units34,94647,54061,90369,423
Owner Occupied Units28,68333,018
Renter Occupied Units28,62530,710
Vacant Units4,5955,695

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Home Value

Denton, TX20222027
Median Home Value$289,129$329,782
Average Home Value$330,018$374,494
<$50,0001,539421
$50,000 - $99,999490174
$100,000 - $149,9991,001423
$150,000 - $199,9992,3961,386
$200,000 - $249,9994,7134,505
$250,000 - $299,9995,3406,286
$300,000 - $399,9997,66311,042
$400,000 - $499,9992,4774,523
$500,000 - $749,9992,1693,174
$1,000,000 +213310

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later2,847
2000-200912,289
1990-19997,896
1980-19899,236
1970-19797,325
1960-19694,777
1950-19591,898
1940-19491,295
1939 or Before1,272

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Income
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Income

Denton, TX20222027
Median Household$66,588$76,633
Average Household$91,825$106,738
Per Capita$35,764$42,001

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Household Income Base

Denton, TX2022
<$15,0005,699
$15,000 - $24,9994,347
$25,000 - $34,9994,695
$35,000 - $49,9995,831
$50,000 - $74,99910,888
$75,000 - $99,9998,384
$100,000 - $149,9999,786
$150,000 - $199,9993,728
$200,000+3,946

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+72,909
In-County Residents56,129
Out-of-County Residents15,989
Drive Alone54,336
Carpooled8,222
Public Transport889
Work at Home5,181
Less than 5 minutes1,803
5-9 minutes8,460
10-14 minutes12,074
15-19 minutes12,442
20-24 minutes7,519
25-29 minutes2,773
30-34 minutes7,814
35-39 minutes1,875
40-44 minutes1,958
45-59 minutes6,111
60-89 minutes3,891
90+ minutes1,008
Average Travel Time24

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees63,970
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt73
Mining136
Utilities86
Construction2,544
Manufacturing5,917
Wholesale Trade1,023
  
Retail Trade9,364
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers1,448
Furn & Home Furnish Str248
Electronics & Appl Store230
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip620
Food & Beverage Stores1,286
Health/Pers Care Stores2,018
Gasoline Stations218
Clothing/Accessory Store553
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music457
General Merchandise Str1,595
Misc Store Retailers674
Nonstore Retailers17
  
Transportation/Warehouse1,153
Information1,016
  
Finance & Insurance1,523
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn895
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv239
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other389
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing2,007
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2,591
Legal Services660
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises67
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt640
Educational Services5,553
HealthCare/Social Assist11,572
Arts/Entertainment/Rec1,167
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs8,025
Accommodation739
Food Srv/Drinking Places7,286
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin3,837
Auto Repair/Maintenance879
Public Administration Emp5,577

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Educational Attainment (25+)

Denton, TX2022
Some High School4,108
Graduated High School13,878
Associates Degree7,461
Bachelor's Degree25,373
Graduate Degree13,231

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses5,118
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus18
Mining Bus10
Utilities Bus7
Construction Bus274
Manufacturing Bus141
Wholesale Trade Bus120
  
Retail Trade Bus719
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus107
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus33
Electronics & Appl Store Bus21
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus47
Food & Beverage Stores Bus82
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus80
Gasoline Stations Bus29
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus75
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus56
General Merchandise Str Bus45
Misc Store Retailers Bus103
Nonstore Retailers Bus41
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus75
Information Bus83
  
Finance & Insurance Bus255
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus109
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus68
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus78
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus333
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus443
Legal Services Bus167
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus15
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus124
Educational Services Bus162
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus601
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus112
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus460
Accommodation Bus49
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus411
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus607
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus123
Public Administration Bus182

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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