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Denton County, Texas
Denton County, Texas. Denton County had 1,069,346 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 49 places (45 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 193 census tracts. GEOID 48121.
Denton County is one of the 11 counties of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,069,346
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 906,422 · ACS 2020-2024: 979,561
Median household income
$111,498
±$1,485 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$437,200
±$3,514 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,728
±$18 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Denton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 906,422 residents in Denton County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,069,346 for July 1, 2025, up 18.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 979,561 over 879 square miles of land.
| Measure | Denton County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 979,561 | 30,188,424 | +145,739 |
| Households | 360,392±1,242 | 10,992,816 | +70,163 |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.01 | 2.69 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 376,754±266 | 12,128,515 | +68,168 |
Denton County's population since 2000
From 432,976 in 2000 to 1,069,346 in 2025: up 147.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Denton County?
Denton County holds 49 places: 45 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Denton with 169,431 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Denton | 139,869 | $76,019 |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville | 111,822 | $89,233 |
| Frisco | 200,509 | $150,212 |
| Carrollton | 133,434 | $101,396 |
| Flower Mound | 75,956 | $161,235 |
| Little Elm | 46,453 | $119,219 |
| The Colony | 44,534 | $114,511 |
| Dallas | 1,304,379 | $70,518 |
| Corinth | 22,634 | $120,580 |
| Fort Worth | 918,915 | $79,507 |
| Highland Village | 15,899 | $159,828 |
| Trophy Club | 13,688 | $201,054 |
| Lantana | 10,785 | $199,489 |
| Roanoke | 9,665 | $97,295 |
| Paloma Creek South | 9,539 | $121,747 |
| Sanger | 8,839 | $91,075 |
| Lake Dallas | 7,708 | $76,879 |
| Providence Village | 7,691 | $110,430 |
| Savannah | 6,529 | $142,868 |
| Prosper | 30,174 | $195,281 |
| Plano | 285,494 | $112,253 |
| Krum | 5,483 | $124,405 |
| Northlake | 5,201 | $123,469 |
| Aubrey | 5,006 | $101,574 |
| Hickory Creek | 4,718 | $148,852 |
| Justin | 4,409 | $114,157 |
| Argyle | 4,403 | $181,352 |
| Pilot Point | 4,381 | $97,933 |
| Oak Point | 4,357 | $126,290 |
| Paloma CreekGEOID 4854868 | 3,177 | $91,534 |
| Double Oak | 3,054 | $172,321 |
| Hackberry | 2,973 | $109,769 |
| Shady Shores | 2,764 | $159,375 |
| Ponder | 2,442 | $106,250 |
| Krugerville | 1,766 | $117,917 |
| Cross Roads | 1,744 | $124,145 |
| Copper Canyon | 1,731 | $155,625 |
| Bartonville | 1,725 | $149,071 |
| Celina | 16,739 | $170,894 |
| Coppell | 42,983 | $146,235 |
| HebronGEOID 4833020 | 803 | $218,424 |
| Southlake | 31,265 | $250,000 or more |
| Lakewood Village | 635 | $152,000 |
| DISHGEOID 4820540 | 437 | $159,000 |
| New Fairview | 1,386 | $91,806 |
| Corral CityGEOID 4817021 | – | not published |
| Westlake | 1,623 | $250,000 or more |
| Grapevine | 50,631 | $111,376 |
| Haslet | 1,952 | $169,046 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Denton County?
The median resident of Denton County is 37.0 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 11.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.5%. 17.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Denton County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0±0.1 | 35.6 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.5%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.5% | 39.7% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.4%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.7%±0.2 pts | 11.9% | +1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.0%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | +2.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.4%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.4%±0.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±0.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3%±0.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6%±0.5 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6%±0.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.4%±0.6 pts | 33.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2%±0.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Denton County earn?
Half of Denton County's 360,392 households earn less than $111,498 a year (±$1,485), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $106,963 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,535 after inflation. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Denton County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,498±$1,485 | $78,476 | +$4,535 |
| Mean household income | $145,847±$1,781 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,690±$673 | $40,752 | +$4,043 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1%±0.4 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.8%±0.8 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7%±0.3 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Denton County?
Owners occupy 65.5% of Denton County's occupied homes and renters 34.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $437,200 by its owner (±$3,514). The median renter pays $1,728 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Denton County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $437,200±$3,514 | $283,800 | +$95,313 |
| Median gross rent | $1,728±$18 | $1,403 | +$229 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3%±1.4 pts | 42.3% | +5.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,676±$27 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.5%±0.5 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 376,754±266 | 12,128,515 | +68,168 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.8%±0.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4%±0.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.8%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Denton County building?
Builders took permits for 10,210 new housing units across Denton County in 2025 (6,357 single-family), 9.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Denton County get to work?
65.5% of Denton County's workers drive alone and 23.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Denton County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.8%±0.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±0.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.5%±0.8 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±0.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.5%±0.7 pts | 14.4% | +15.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±0.4 | 26.7 min | −0.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Denton County's census tracts?
Denton County is divided into 193 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,134 (Tract 209) to $250,000 or more (Tract 217.50).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Denton County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 254 |
| Median household income | 5th of 253 |
| Median home value | 7th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 229th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 252 |
| Median age | 166th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Denton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.