Denton County, Texas
Located in Texas, Denton County has a population of 979,561 residents and a median age of 37.0 years, making it the #52 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.1%. The median home value is $437,200, and the median household income is $111,498, which is 48% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Denton County, 49.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 46.7% above the national average, ranking #106 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Denton County is 80.7 years. 13.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
10.5% of adults in Denton County smoke , 30.7% are obese , and 19.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 10.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Denton County is 2.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 11.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.8 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
5.9% of children in Denton County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 9.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Denton County is 71.6%. The mean commute time is 30.8 min, which is 11.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Denton County voted Republican with a margin of 13.1%. The vote was 42.7% Dem / 55.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.