Denton County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Denton County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 981,294 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1031.2 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.28% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 346,725 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Denton County grew by 55.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 945,435 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Denton County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Denton County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,787 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.05% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Denton County is about 42% higher than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Denton County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $472,969 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,642 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.4% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Denton County is about 24.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,642 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Denton County spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 219 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Denton County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.2 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.5 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 219 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,780 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.9% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,950 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,228 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Denton County is 26 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Denton County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Denton County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.9% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Denton County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Denton County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.6% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Denton County, Texas.
What is the population of Denton County, Texas?
The population of Denton County, Texas is 981,294, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Denton County, Texas?
The population density of Denton County, Texas is 1031.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Denton County, Texas?
The median household income in Denton County, Texas is $108,787, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Denton County, Texas?
The median home price in Denton County, Texas is $472,969, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Denton County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Denton County, Texas is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.