Denton County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Denton County is located in Texas with a total population of 945,644. It is the 7th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Denton County is 36.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Denton County is $108,185. This is 42% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $403,400. Housing costs are 55% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Denton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (10.3% vs 5.3%).

Education

48.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Denton County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%. Notably, 16.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.