Denton town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Denton town, North Carolina Demographics
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As of 2026, Denton town, North Carolina has a total population of 1,271, the 421st largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of $46,061, which is 34% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.1%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 34% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 10.5% is notably above the national average.

Denton town Quick Facts

Population 1,271

Median Household Income $46,061

Median Home Value $160,400

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment Rate 10.5%

Median Age 42.5 years

Homeownership Rate 62.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

High School Graduation Rate 80.5%

Diversity Index 17/100

Population 1,271 421st of 774

Median Income $46,061 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 15.1% 21% higher national

Median Home Value $160,400 below average

How Denton town Compares

Median Household Income

Denton town

$46,061

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Denton town

$160,400

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.7%

$25K-$50K 32.5%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 13.9%

Employment

10.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.5%

Renter 37.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

26.4%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Denton town Rankings in North Carolina

#421 Population of 774

#524 Median Income of 774

#599 Education of 774

#455 Home Value of 774

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Cities Similar to Denton town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Candor town	1,284	$46,983	$139,400	16.9%	22.3%
Foscoe CDP	1,257	$44,367	$302,500	42.8%	11.5%
Robersonville town	1,319	$43,359	$85,900	15.0%	19.1%
Elm City town	1,173	$44,698	$106,600	14.9%	18.4%
Southmont CDP	1,293	$55,000	$273,300	36.5%	21.7%

Population Overview

Denton town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 1,271. It ranks as the 421st most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Denton town is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Denton town is $46,061. This is 34% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 10.5%. This is 118% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $160,400. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Denton town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Denton town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Denton town, North Carolina?

Denton town, North Carolina has a population of 1,271 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Denton town, NC?

The median household income in Denton town is $46,061, which is 41% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Denton town, NC?

The poverty rate in Denton town is 15.1%. This means approximately 188 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Denton town, North Carolina?

Denton town's population is 90.7% White, 0.0% Black, 8.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Denton town, NC?

The median home value in Denton town is $160,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Denton town, North Carolina?

12.8% of adults (25+) in Denton town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.