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

149,125

Median Age

31

Diversity Index

74.500

Housing & Income

Households

58,471

Total Housing Units

62,921


Owner Occupied

29,040

Renter Occupied

29,431

Vacant

4,450

Median Home Value

$309,798


Average Home Value

$365,346

Income Projection

Median Household

$67,380 $77,958


Average Household

$93,994 $109,173


Per Capita

$37,016 $43,783

Workforce

Total Businesses

4,993

Total Employed

64,736

Workers 16+

73,214

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

623

Employed

12,244

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

669

Employed

9,514

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

470

Employed

8,074

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

425

Employed

7,356

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

139

Employed

5,985

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

163

Employed

5,653

Some
High School

3,905

Graduated
High School

14,708

Associates
Degree

7,076

Bachelor's
Degree

26,524

Graduate
Degree

14,213

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

56,047

Non-Resident Commuters

16,238

Drive Alone

53,725

Carpooled

7,684

Public

808

Work At Home

6,577