Denton County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Denton County?
There are 1,054,765 residents in Denton County, with a median age of 37. Of this, 49.41% are males and 50.59% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.79% of the resident pool in Denton County, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.5%. Additionally, 8.7% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 868,380 people in Denton County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,054,765 | 3.5% |
| Male Population | 521,145 | 4.0% |
| Female Population | 533,620 | 3.0% |
Male Population 49.41%
Female Population 50.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 862,701 | 3.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 100,253 | 5.1% |
| Not Citizen | 91,811 | 2.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.79%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.5%
Not Citizen 8.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 9,245 | 12.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 75,049 | -1.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 60,252 | -0.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 30,570 | 6.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 868,380 | 4.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.89%
Moved from Same County 7.19%
Moved from Same State 5.77%
Moved from Different State 2.93%
Same House as Last Year 83.22%
What are the employment statistics in Denton County?
White-collar workers make up 85.13% of the working population in Denton County, while blue-collar employees account for 14.87%. There are also 58,880 entrepreneurs in Denton County (10.16% of the workforce); 421,998 workers employed in private companies (72.84%); and 66,656 people working in governmental institutions (11.51%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 493,202 | 4.0% |
| Blue Collar | 86,151 | 5.3% |
White Collar 85.13%
Blue Collar 14.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 58,880 | 4.4% |
| Private Companies | 421,998 | 3.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 66,656 | 6.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 31,819 | 5.6% |
Self Employees 10.16%
Private Companies 72.84%
Governmental Workers 11.51%
Not for Profit Companies 5.49%
How many households are there in Denton County?
There are a total of 392,343 households in Denton County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.44% of these Denton County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.56%. Additionally, 36.11% of households have children and 63.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 392,343 | 4.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 272,450 | 3.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 119,893 | 5.0% |
Family Households 69.44%
Non-Family Households 30.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 141,690 | 2.0% |
| Households without Children | 250,653 | 5.5% |
Households with Children 36.11%
Households without Children 63.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Denton County?
The average annual household income in Denton County is $137,373, while the median household income sits at $103,047 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $103,080, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $125,975. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,438 and $71,814, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $137,373 | 9.1% |
| Median Household Income | $103,047 | 10.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 957,791 | 3.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Denton County?
There are 415,153 housing units in Denton County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2000. Of the 392,343 occupied housing units in Denton County, 61.87% are owner-occupied, while 38.13% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $339,250. In general, housing costs reach $1,766 per month in Denton County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 415,153 | 3.8% |
| Median Year Built | 2000 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,546 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,552 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,047 | -5.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,374 | -10.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33,069 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 68,059 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 82,782 | -3.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 99,201 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 103,122 | 14.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 8,401 | 221.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 392,343 | 4.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 242,762 | 4.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $149,581 | 4.1% |
Owner Occupied 61.87%
Renter Occupied 38.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 173,639 | 3.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 69,123 | 7.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $339,250 | 18.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $332,200 | 14.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,766 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 71.53%
Without Mortgage 28.47%
What is the level of education in Denton County?
Approximately 21.67% of the population in Denton County holds a high school degree (that's 177,702 residents), while 24.15% have attained a college certificate (197,980 locals) and 29.32% have a bachelor's degree (240,427 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 21,781 | 5.6% |
| Some High School | 177,702 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 197,980 | 2.5% |
| Associate Degree | 60,373 | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 240,427 | 4.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 121,622 | 8.0% |
No High School 2.66%
Some High School 21.67%
Some College 24.15%
Associate Degree 7.36%
Bachelor's Degree 29.32%
Graduate Degree 14.83%
What is the marital status of Denton County residents?
A total of 254,952 people in Denton County have never been married (which represents 29.61% of the total population), while 481,292 of them are wedded (55.9%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 11,298 (1.31%) and 84,380 (9.8%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 254,952 | 4.9% |
| Married | 481,292 | 3.9% |
| Separated | 11,298 | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 28,994 | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 84,380 | 84,380.0% |
Never Married 29.61%
Married 55.9%
Separated 1.31%
Widowed 3.37%
Divorced 9.8%
What are the most common means of transportation in Denton County?
The top three means of transportation people in Denton County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 445,876 residents commute by car, 6,780 prefer going to work by walking and 1,708 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 445,876 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,708 | -4.3% |
| Railroad | 384 | 47.1% |
| Bicycle | 923 | 6.6% |
| Motorcycle | 544 | -18.3% |
| TaxiCab | 1,160 | 34.1% |
| Walk | 6,780 | 6.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Denton County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75007 | 54,498 | 20,170 | $105,969.00 | $124,783.00 |
| 75010 | 31,609 | 12,616 | $98,567.00 | $132,671.00 |
| 75022 | 27,000 | 9,029 | $179,892.00 | $216,981.00 |
| 75024 | 43,520 | 17,915 | $114,623.00 | $160,776.00 |
| 75028 | 47,751 | 17,404 | $143,712.00 | $166,706.00 |
| 75034 | 48,749 | 20,853 | $104,323.00 | $155,499.00 |
| 75056 | 65,785 | 26,243 | $111,589.00 | $143,257.00 |
| 75057 | 17,280 | 6,583 | $73,935.00 | $88,236.00 |
| 75065 | 12,787 | 4,646 | $95,403.00 | $115,288.00 |
| 75067 | 67,117 | 27,074 | $75,224.00 | $91,713.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.