Denton County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 979,561 | — | #52 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $111,498 | +48.4% | #86 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,754 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $437,200 | +55.1% | #210 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,728 | +48.6% | #129 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | -43.9% | #224 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Denton County has a population of 979,561, making it the #52 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Denton County is $111,498, ranking #86 out of 3,222 counties — 48.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Denton County is $437,200 (+55.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,728/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.5%.
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89.4% of residents in Denton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Denton County, Texas
Denton County, Texas has a total population of 979,561, making it the 52nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Denton County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Denton County is $111,498, which ranks #86 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 48.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Denton County is $437,200, 55.1% above the national median. Renters in Denton County pay a median gross rent of $1,728 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Denton County, 49.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
Denton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (11.0%).
All data for Denton County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.