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Denton Overview

4,836
TOTAL POPULATION
2,359
MALE POPULATION
2,477
FEMALE POPULATION
95.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,512
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,558
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,155
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
1.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
98.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,237
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,263
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Denton Zip Codes

Denton Area Codes

Race in Denton

The most populous races in Denton are White / Caucasian (3,208 | 66.3%), Black / African American (1,228 | 25.4%), and Two or more Races (240 | 5.0%).
Race in Denton
Race# Population% Population
Asian60.1%
Black / African American1,22825.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1613.3%
Native / Alaskan30.1%
White / Caucasian3,20866.3%
Two or more Races2405.0%
Some other Race1513.1%
Total4,836100.0%

Ancestry in Denton

The most populous ancestries reported in Denton are English (694 | 14.3%), German (629 | 13.0%), Italian (373 | 7.7%), Irish (359 | 7.4%), and American (294 | 6.1%), together accounting for 48.6% of all Denton residents.
Ancestry in Denton
Ancestry# Population% Population
African631.3%
American2946.1%
British190.4%
Central American801.7%
Cherokee190.4%
Cuban210.4%
Dutch250.5%
Eastern European410.9%
English69414.3%
European1463.0%
French230.5%
German62913.0%
Greek531.1%
Guatemalan40.1%
Haitian10.0%
Hungarian250.5%
Indian (Asian)60.1%
Irish3597.4%
Italian3737.7%
Korean110.2%
Norwegian200.4%
Polish420.9%
Puerto Rican491.0%
Russian741.5%
Salvadoran761.6%
Scotch-Irish130.3%
Scottish460.9%
Spaniard110.2%
Subsaharan African631.3%
Swedish50.1%
Turkish681.4%
Ukrainian210.4%
Welsh230.5%
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Immigrants in Denton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Denton came from Africa (37 | 0.8%), Eastern Africa (32 | 0.7%), Uganda (32 | 0.7%), Latin America (27 | 0.6%), and Central America (26 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Denton residents.
Immigrants in Denton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa370.8%
Asia10.0%
Canada130.3%
Caribbean10.0%
Central America260.5%
Eastern Africa320.7%
El Salvador200.4%
England70.1%
Europe210.4%
France50.1%
Germany90.2%
Guatemala40.1%
Haiti10.0%
Latin America270.6%
Mexico20.0%
Northern Europe70.1%
Turkey10.0%
Uganda320.7%
Western Asia10.0%
Western Europe140.3%
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Sex and Age in Denton

Sex and Age in Denton

The most populous age groups in Denton are 20 to 24 Years (284 | 12.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (257 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Denton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years187 (7.9%)75 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Years185 (7.8%)212 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Years124 (5.3%)156 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years211 (8.9%)257 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Years284 (12.0%)71 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years79 (3.4%)140 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years169 (7.2%)167 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years208 (8.8%)162 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years137 (5.8%)131 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years129 (5.5%)248 (10.0%)
50 to 54 Years152 (6.4%)156 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years132 (5.6%)173 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years96 (4.1%)79 (3.2%)
65 to 69 Years116 (4.9%)71 (2.9%)
70 to 74 Years78 (3.3%)168 (6.8%)
75 to 79 Years59 (2.5%)64 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.2%)22 (0.9%)
85 Years and over8 (0.3%)125 (5.1%)
Total2,359 (100.0%)2,477 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Denton

Median Family Size in Denton

The median family size in Denton is 3.76 persons per family, with single female/mother families (354 | 34.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (92 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Denton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple585 (56.7%)3.57
Single Male/Father92 (8.9%)3.22
Single Female/Mother354 (34.3%)4.21
Total Families1,031 (100.0%)3.76

Median Household Size in Denton

The median household size in Denton is 2.96 persons per household, with single female/mother households (354 | 23.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.39 persons per household. non-family households (499 | 32.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Denton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple585 (38.2%)3.57
Single Male/Father92 (6.0%)3.66
Single Female/Mother354 (23.1%)4.39
Non-family499 (32.6%)1.09
Total Households1,530 (100.0%)2.96

Household Size by Marriage Status in Denton

Out of a total of 1,530 households in Denton, 1,031 (67.4%) are family households, while 499 (32.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 336, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 469.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Denton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-469 (30.6%)
2-Person Households336 (22.0%)30 (2.0%)
3-Person Households223 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households148 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households222 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households70 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households32 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,031 (67.4%)499 (32.6%)

Female Fertility in Denton

Fertility by Age in Denton

Average fertility rate in Denton is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Denton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years41 (100.0%)108.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Denton

22.0% of women with births (41) in Denton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 78.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 78.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Denton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (22.0%)32 (78.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (22.0%)32 (78.0%)

Fertility by Education in Denton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Denton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School32 (78.0%)87.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree9 (22.0%)80.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Denton

78.0% of women with births in Denton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Denton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (22.0%)32 (78.0%)

Income in Denton

Income Overview in Denton

Per Capita Income in Denton is $28,512, while median incomes of families and households are $63,558 and $59,155 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,836$28,512
Median Family Income1,031$63,558
Mean Family Income1,031$94,637
Median Household Income1,530$59,155
Mean Household Income1,530$84,889
Income Deficit1,031$12,237
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,8361.16%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,83698.84¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,8360.49

Earnings by Sex in Denton

Average Earnings in Denton are $29,552, $29,804 for men and $29,458 for women, a difference of 1.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Denton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,172 (50.7%)$29,804
Female1,141 (49.3%)$29,458
Total2,313 (100.0%)$29,552

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Denton

The most common earnings brackets in Denton are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (164 | 14.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (136 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Denton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less138 (11.8%)51 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99928 (2.4%)97 (8.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)18 (1.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999108 (9.2%)59 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (0.9%)17 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99921 (1.8%)67 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499153 (13.1%)34 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)51 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.3%)24 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99973 (6.2%)46 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99956 (4.8%)136 (11.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99970 (6.0%)51 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99925 (2.1%)49 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99944 (3.7%)57 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99945 (3.8%)87 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99941 (3.5%)33 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999112 (9.6%)60 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (1.9%)57 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999164 (14.0%)122 (10.7%)
$100,000+59 (5.0%)25 (2.2%)
Total1,172 (100.0%)1,141 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Denton

Average earnings in Denton are $46,016 for men and $32,500 for women, a difference of 29.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,583, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $23,194. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $78,611, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,034.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Denton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$23,194$28,411
High School Diploma$47,426$24,034
College or Associate's Degree$45,833$40,938
Bachelor's Degree$62,955$51,528
Graduate Degree$88,583$78,611
Total$46,016$32,500

Family Income in Denton

Family Income Brackets in Denton

According to the Denton family income data, there are 189 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Denton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00080.8%
$10,000 to $14,999424.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991029.9%
$25,000 to $34,99913513.1%
$35,000 to $49,999868.3%
$50,000 to $74,99918918.3%
$75,000 to $99,99916816.3%
$100,000 to $149,99918217.7%
$150,000 to $199,999414.0%
$200,000+777.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Denton

3-person families (225 | 21.8%) account for the highest median family income in Denton with $83,404 per family, while 2-person families (350 | 34.0%) have the highest median income of $28,869 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Denton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families350 (34.0%)$57,738
3-Person Families225 (21.8%)$83,404
4-Person Families185 (17.9%)$76,953
5-Person Families169 (16.4%)$0
6-Person Families70 (6.8%)$0
7+ Person Families32 (3.1%)$0
Total1,031 (100.0%)$63,558

Family Income by Number of Earners in Denton

The median family income in Denton is $63,558, with families comprising 3+ earners (97) having the highest median family income of $84,788, while families with no earners (83) have the lowest median family income of $42,969, accounting for 9.4% and 8.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Denton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners83 (8.1%)$42,969
1 Earner351 (34.0%)$54,063
2 Earners500 (48.5%)$61,618
3+ Earners97 (9.4%)$84,788
Total1,031 (100.0%)$63,558

Household Income in Denton

Household Income Brackets in Denton

With 301 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Denton, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 44 households (2.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Denton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000493.2%
$10,000 to $14,999583.8%
$15,000 to $24,99915510.1%
$25,000 to $34,99924215.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991389.0%
$50,000 to $74,99930119.7%
$75,000 to $99,99920313.3%
$100,000 to $149,99925616.7%
$150,000 to $199,999442.9%
$200,000+845.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Denton

The median household income in Denton is $59,155, with the highest median household income of $82,617 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 568 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,239, with 334 households (21.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Denton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years43 (2.8%)$45,208
25 to 44 Years585 (38.2%)$60,322
45 to 64 Years568 (37.1%)$82,617
65+ Years334 (21.8%)$34,239
Total1,530 (100.0%)$59,155

Poverty in Denton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Denton

With 12.3% poverty level for males and 15.3% for females among the residents of Denton, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (69.7%) and 49 females (67.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Denton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years23 (69.7%)26 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (24.6%)38 (17.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)35 (36.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)49 (67.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)26 (30.2%)
18 to 24 Years15 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (3.5%)60 (19.9%)
35 to 44 Years37 (11.6%)28 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years36 (13.1%)25 (6.3%)
55 to 64 Years58 (27.9%)58 (23.8%)
65 to 74 Years29 (16.9%)13 (5.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (12.3%)358 (15.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Denton

According to the poverty statistics in Denton, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Denton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years168 (89.8%)75 (100.0%)
5 Years10 (30.3%)26 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years147 (75.4%)183 (82.8%)
12 to 14 Years81 (100.0%)60 (63.2%)
15 Years34 (100.0%)24 (32.9%)
16 and 17 Years101 (100.0%)60 (69.8%)
18 to 24 Years324 (95.6%)169 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years220 (96.5%)241 (80.1%)
35 to 44 Years282 (88.4%)261 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years239 (86.9%)371 (93.7%)
55 to 64 Years150 (72.1%)186 (76.2%)
65 to 74 Years143 (83.1%)222 (94.5%)
75 Years and over47 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)
Total1,946 (87.7%)1,977 (84.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Denton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Denton show that 12.1% or 71 of the total 585 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 28.1%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Denton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children325 (92.3%)27 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children84 (91.3%)8 (8.7%)
3 or 4 Children92 (71.9%)36 (28.1%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total514 (87.9%)71 (12.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Denton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Denton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (9.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)60 (40.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)74 (20.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Denton

The poverty data for Denton shows that 71 of the married-couple family households (12.1%) and 74 of the single-parent households (16.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (28.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 household (40.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Denton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children27 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (8.7%)14 (7.6%)
3 or 4 Children36 (28.1%)60 (40.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (12.1%)74 (16.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Denton

Employment by Class of Employer in Denton

Among the 2,088 employed individuals in Denton, private company employees (1,327 | 63.5%), local government employees (257 | 12.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (197 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Denton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,32763.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)351.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1165.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1979.4%
Local Government Employees25712.3%
State Government Employees1135.4%
Federal Government Employees432.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,088100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Denton

According to the labor force statistics for Denton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,790), 59.7% or 2,263 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 163 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.3% or 290 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.1% or 50 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Denton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years156 (43.2%)50 (32.1%)
20 to 24 Years280 (78.9%)29 (10.4%)
25 to 29 Years187 (85.4%)11 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years290 (86.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years508 (79.6%)19 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years509 (74.3%)44 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years154 (50.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years116 (66.3%)10 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years62 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,263 (59.7%)163 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Denton

According to labor force statistics for Denton, 74.8% of individuals (1,764) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,358) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 85 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.9% or 657 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.9% or 31 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Denton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School223 (50.2%)62 (13.9%)
High School Diploma628 (74.1%)58 (6.8%)
College / Associate Degree657 (88.9%)11 (1.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher256 (78.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,764 (74.8%)113 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Denton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Denton are Community & Social Service (224 | 10.7%), Education Instruction & Library (155 | 7.4%), Management (131 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (105 | 5.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Denton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Denton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (42.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Denton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14 (10.7%)117 (89.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science19 (22.9%)64 (77.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 66 (29.5%)158 (70.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library66 (42.6%)89 (57.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating16 (15.2%)89 (84.8%)
Health Technologists16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)115 (20.1%)457 (79.9%)
Total (Overall)1,021 (48.6%)1,078 (51.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Denton are Cleaning & Maintenance (130 | 6.2%), Security & Protection (95 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (90 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (77 | 3.7%), and Law Enforcement (61 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Denton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Denton, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (83.9%), and Security & Protection (64.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Denton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Security & Protection61 (64.2%)34 (35.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement27 (44.3%)34 (55.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving22 (41.5%)31 (58.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance109 (83.9%)21 (16.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Total (Category)192 (43.1%)253 (56.9%)
Total (Overall)1,021 (48.6%)1,078 (51.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Denton are Office & Administration (245 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (203 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Denton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Denton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related54 (26.6%)149 (73.4%)
Office & Administration58 (23.7%)187 (76.3%)
Total (Category)112 (25.0%)336 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)1,021 (48.6%)1,078 (51.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Denton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (161 | 7.7%), and Construction & Extraction (77 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Denton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Denton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,021 (48.6%)1,078 (51.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Denton are Material Moving (185 | 8.8%), Production (155 | 7.4%), and Transportation (56 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Denton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Denton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation26 (46.4%)30 (53.6%)
Material Moving183 (98.9%)2 (1.1%)
Total (Category)364 (91.9%)32 (8.1%)
Total (Overall)1,021 (48.6%)1,078 (51.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Denton

Employment Industries in Denton

The major employment industries in Denton include Health Care & Social Assistance (329 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (280 | 13.3%), Manufacturing (268 | 12.8%), Public Administration (242 | 11.5%), and Educational Services (211 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries in Denton

Employment Industries by Sex in Denton

The Denton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (84.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (84.5%), and Public Administration (71.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Denton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction84 (80.0%)21 (20.0%)
Manufacturing268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade45 (66.2%)23 (33.8%)
Retail Trade101 (36.1%)179 (63.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing58 (63.7%)33 (36.3%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information45 (71.4%)18 (28.6%)
Finance & Insurance2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8 (32.0%)17 (68.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support79 (92.9%)6 (7.1%)
Educational Services79 (37.4%)132 (62.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance51 (15.5%)278 (84.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services33 (31.1%)73 (68.9%)
Public Administration70 (28.9%)172 (71.1%)
Total1,021 (48.6%)1,078 (51.4%)

Education in Denton

School Enrollment in Denton

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,315 students in Denton are high school (448 | 34.1%), elementary school (367 | 27.9%), and middle school (198 | 15.1%).
School Enrollment in Denton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool644.9%
Kindergarten322.4%
Elementary School36727.9%
Middle School19815.1%
High School44834.1%
College / Undergraduate17413.2%
Graduate / Professional322.4%
Total1,315100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Denton

Out of a total of 1,315 students who are enrolled in schools in Denton, 168 (12.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,147 (87.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 148 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Denton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old359 (90.4%)38 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds246 (87.9%)34 (12.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds243 (82.7%)51 (17.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds68 (94.4%)4 (5.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over59 (66.3%)30 (33.7%)
Total1,147 (87.2%)168 (12.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Denton

Education (102 | 22.5%), business (88 | 19.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (73 | 16.1%), arts & humanities (62 | 13.7%), and social sciences (55 | 12.1%) are the most common fields of study among 453 individuals in Denton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Denton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7316.1%
Physical & Health Sciences30.7%
Psychology143.1%
Social Sciences5512.1%
Engineering81.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology173.7%
Business8819.4%
Education10222.5%
Literature & Languages40.9%
Liberal Arts & History51.1%
Visual & Performing Arts40.9%
Communications184.0%
Arts & Humanities6213.7%
Total453100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Denton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Denton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Denton are males with 2 vehicles (411, accounting for 40.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (472, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Denton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)42 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle341 (33.5%)361 (33.8%)
2 Vehicles411 (40.4%)472 (44.2%)
3 Vehicles206 (20.2%)147 (13.8%)
4 Vehicles48 (4.7%)29 (2.7%)
5 or more Vehicles12 (1.2%)16 (1.5%)
Total1,018 (100.0%)1,067 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Denton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Denton are 30 to 34 minutes (320 commuters, 16.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (295 commuters, 14.8%), and 60 to 89 minutes (258 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Denton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes914.6%
5 to 9 Minutes24912.5%
10 to 14 Minutes29514.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1105.5%
20 to 24 Minutes1165.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1587.9%
30 to 34 Minutes32016.1%
35 to 39 Minutes733.7%
40 to 44 Minutes733.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1587.9%
60 to 89 Minutes25813.0%
90 or more Minutes884.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Denton

The most common commute times in Denton are 60 to 89 minutes (220 commuters, 22.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (202 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Denton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes39 (3.9%)52 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes51 (5.1%)198 (20.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes177 (17.7%)118 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes100 (10.0%)10 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes38 (3.8%)78 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes50 (5.0%)108 (10.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes118 (11.8%)202 (20.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes38 (3.8%)35 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes38 (3.8%)35 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes72 (7.2%)86 (8.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes220 (22.0%)38 (3.8%)
90 or more Minutes61 (6.1%)27 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Denton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Denton are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (261, 26.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (208, 21.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Denton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM41 (4.1%)40 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM69 (6.9%)32 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM190 (19.0%)17 (1.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM177 (17.7%)70 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM92 (9.2%)175 (17.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM37 (3.7%)130 (13.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM75 (7.5%)208 (21.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (1.5%)120 (12.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)70 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)36 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM261 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM36 (3.6%)89 (9.0%)
Total1,002 (100.0%)987 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Denton

Occupancy by Ownership in Denton

Of the total 1,530 dwellings in Denton, owner-occupied units account for 930 (60.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 600 (39.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Denton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units93060.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units60039.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,530100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Denton

Occupancy by Household Size in Denton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household46930.6%
2-Person Household36623.9%
3-Person Household22314.6%
4+ Person Household47230.8%
Total Housing Units1,530100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Denton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Denton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household264 (56.3%)205 (43.7%)
2-Person Household257 (70.2%)109 (29.8%)
3-Person Household147 (65.9%)76 (34.1%)
4+ Person Household262 (55.5%)210 (44.5%)
Total Housing Units930 (60.8%)600 (39.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Denton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Denton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School137 (38.1%)223 (61.9%)
High School Diploma273 (65.2%)146 (34.8%)
College/Associate Degree303 (65.3%)161 (34.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher217 (75.6%)70 (24.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Denton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Denton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years33722.0%
35 to 44 Years29119.0%
45 to 54 Years33521.9%
55 to 64 Years23315.2%
65 to 74 Years21814.2%
75 to 84 Years754.9%
85 Years and Over412.7%
Total1,530100.0%

Housing Finances in Denton

Median Income by Occupancy in Denton

Median Income by Occupancy in Denton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied930 (60.8%)$83,438
Renter-Occupied600 (39.2%)$41,321
Average1,530 (100.0%)$59,155

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Denton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Denton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00029 (3.1%)5 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.7%)8 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99946 (5.0%)12 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99955 (5.9%)35 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99943 (4.6%)21 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99965 (7.0%)177 (29.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (4.6%)95 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999110 (11.8%)191 (31.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999163 (17.5%)40 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999240 (25.8%)16 (2.7%)
$150,000 or more129 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total930 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Denton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Denton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009 (1.0%)8 (1.3%)
$300 to $49940 (4.3%)19 (3.2%)
$500 to $79977 (8.3%)69 (11.5%)
$800 to $99964 (6.9%)142 (23.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499316 (34.0%)160 (26.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999215 (23.1%)171 (28.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499113 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99930 (3.2%)3 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more66 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total930 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Denton

Housing Structures in Denton

Housing Structures in Denton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached93961.4%
Single Unit, Attached18211.9%
2 Unit Apartments533.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments775.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments19612.8%
10 or more Apartments795.2%
Mobile Home / Other40.3%
Total1,530100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Denton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Denton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached791 (84.2%)148 (15.8%)
Single Unit, Attached125 (68.7%)57 (31.3%)
2 Unit Apartments10 (18.9%)43 (81.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)196 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total930 (60.8%)600 (39.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Denton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Denton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)42 (7.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)99 (16.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms238 (25.6%)253 (42.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms296 (31.8%)143 (23.8%)
8 or more Rooms396 (42.6%)63 (10.5%)
Total930 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Denton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Denton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas182 (19.6%)49 (8.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas75 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity459 (49.3%)524 (87.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene161 (17.3%)27 (4.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels42 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used11 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total930 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Denton

Household Vehicle Usage in Denton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle52 (5.6%)44 (7.3%)
1 Vehicle307 (33.0%)367 (61.2%)
2 Vehicles367 (39.5%)153 (25.5%)
3 or more Vehicles204 (21.9%)36 (6.0%)
Total930 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Denton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Denton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units170760
Median Property Value$232,500$221,800
Median Household Income$72,813$104
Monthly Housing Costs$651$66
Real Estate Taxes$2,892$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Denton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Denton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99910 (5.9%)76 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999105 (61.8%)512 (67.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99941 (24.1%)164 (21.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99910 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total170 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Denton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Denton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007 (4.1%)13 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99913 (7.6%)29 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99924 (14.1%)131 (17.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (9.4%)41 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (18.8%)27 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (6.5%)78 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99942 (24.7%)152 (20.0%)
$150,000 or more25 (14.7%)198 (26.1%)
Total170 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Denton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Denton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x69 (40.6%)83,620 (11,002.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x10 (5.9%)220 (28.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x30 (17.6%)216 (28.4%)
4.0x or more61 (35.9%)118 (15.5%)
Total170 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Denton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Denton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005 (2.9%)29 (3.8%)
$800 to $1,49917 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499144 (84.7%)72 (9.5%)
Total170 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Denton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Denton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Denton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,005 (97.3%)28 (2.7%)
19 to 25 Years329 (86.1%)53 (13.9%)
26 to 34 Years472 (92.9%)36 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years592 (97.4%)16 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years615 (91.6%)56 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years431 (95.4%)21 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years407 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,344 (95.4%)210 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Denton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Denton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,005 (97.3%)28 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen329 (86.1%)53 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Denton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Denton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000539 (87.6%)76 (12.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999999 (99.0%)10 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999868 (97.4%)23 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999515 (96.1%)21 (3.9%)
$100,000 and over1,406 (95.6%)65 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Denton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Denton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6309 (89.0%)131 (37.8%)
6 to 18 Years807 (78.1%)278 (26.9%)
19 to 25 Years235 (61.5%)94 (24.6%)
25 to 34 Years213 (41.9%)316 (62.2%)
35 to 44 Years393 (64.6%)301 (49.5%)
45 to 54 Years276 (41.1%)416 (62.0%)
55 to 64 Years214 (47.3%)250 (55.3%)
65 to 74 Years401 (98.5%)163 (40.1%)
75 Years and over138 (94.5%)102 (69.9%)
Total2,986 (65.6%)2,051 (45.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Denton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Denton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years24 (5.4%)54 (10.2%)
18 to 34 Years87 (15.3%)48 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years245 (30.5%)308 (33.2%)
65 to 74 Years49 (28.5%)108 (46.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (23.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Denton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Denton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years90 (11.2%)75 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years17 (9.9%)36 (15.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Denton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)28 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years121 (15.1%)69 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (4.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Denton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (5.4%)54 (10.2%)
18 to 34 Years61 (10.8%)20 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years81 (10.1%)158 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (4.1%)50 (21.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Denton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years97 (12.1%)226 (24.3%)
65 to 74 Years32 (18.6%)108 (46.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (12.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Denton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.7%)33 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years32 (18.6%)58 (24.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Denton

Computing Device Access in Denton

Computing Device Access in Denton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,05969.2%
Smartphone1,38890.7%
Tablet75849.5%
No Computing Device734.8%
Total1,530100.0%

Internet Access in Denton

Internet Access in Denton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,15275.3%
Cellular Data Only26417.2%
Satellite Internet614.0%
No Internet926.0%
Total1,530100.0%

Denton Summary

Denton is a small town located in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. It is situated on the Choptank River, about 25 miles east of the state capital of Annapolis. The population was 4,418 at the 2010 census.

History

Denton was founded in 1781 by a group of Quakers from Pennsylvania. The town was named after Thomas Denton, a prominent Quaker leader. The town was incorporated in 1804.
In the 19th century, Denton was a major port on the Choptank River, with a thriving shipbuilding industry. The town was also a major center for the production of lumber, flour, and other agricultural products.
In the early 20th century, Denton was a popular tourist destination, with several large hotels and resorts. The town was also home to a large amusement park, which closed in the 1950s.

Geography

Denton is located at 38°48'45" North, 75°51'45" West (38.812500, -75.862500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Denton's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services. The town is also home to a large number of antique stores, which attract visitors from all over the region.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,418 people, 1,717 households, and 1,097 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,976.3 people per square mile (762.7/km2). There were 1,845 housing units at an average density of 817.2 per square mile (315.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 87.45% White, 9.90% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.
There were 1,717 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,964. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 9.2% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Denton?
Total Population of Denton is 4,836.
What is the Total Male Population of Denton?
Total Male Population of Denton is 2,359.
What is the Total Female Population of Denton?
Total Female Population of Denton is 2,477.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Denton?
There are 95.24 Males per 100 Females in Denton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Denton?
There are 105.00 Females per 100 Males in Denton.
What is the Median Population Age in Denton?
Median Population Age in Denton is 36.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Denton
Average Family Size in Denton is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Denton
Average Household Size in Denton is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Denton?
Per Capita income in Denton is $28,512.
What is the Median Family Income in Denton?
Median Family Income in Denton is $63,558.
What is the Median Household income in Denton?
Median Household Income in Denton is $59,155.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Denton?
Income or Wage Gap in Denton is 1.2%.
Women in Denton earn 98.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Denton?
Family Income Deficit in Denton is $12,237.
Families that are below poverty line in Denton earn $12,237 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Denton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Denton is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Denton?
There are 2,263 People in the Labor Forcein in Denton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Denton?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Denton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Denton?
Unemployment Rate in Denton is 7.2%.