Denton County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Denton County, Texas has a population of 979,561, the 7th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $111,498 and the median home value is $437,200. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Denton County Quick Facts
How Denton County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 833,822 | 979,561 | +17.5% |
| Median household income | $106,965 | $111,498 | +4.2% |
| Median home value¹ | $341,891 | $437,200 | +27.9% |
| Median gross rent | $1,499 | $1,728 | +15.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 52.4%
- Black: 10.7%
- Hispanic: 20.5%
- Asian: 11.1%
- Other: 0.6%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 6.5%
- HS Diploma: 16.6%
- Some College: 19.5%
- Associate's: 8.0%
- Bachelor's: 32.2%
- Graduate+: 17.2%
Cities & Places in Denton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 152,866 | $76,019 | 15.8% | $348,200 |
| Little Elm | 54,820 | $119,219 | 9.0% | $420,700 |
| The Colony | 45,454 | $114,511 | 6.7% | $383,900 |
| Corinth | 23,385 | $120,580 | 3.5% | $375,600 |
| Highland Village | 16,101 | $159,828 | 1.8% | $550,000 |
| Lantana | 12,766 | $199,489 | 0.6% | $587,500 |
| Sanger | 9,641 | $91,075 | 7.4% | $295,400 |
| Paloma Creek South | 8,860 | $121,747 | 2.0% | $364,900 |
| Providence Village | 8,721 | $110,430 | 8.0% | $351,000 |
| Northlake | 8,283 | $123,469 | 6.3% | $565,600 |
| Lake Dallas | 7,822 | $76,879 | 3.7% | $269,000 |
| Aubrey | 7,396 | $101,574 | 7.8% | $345,000 |
| Savannah | 6,469 | $142,868 | 4.0% | $400,000 |
| Krum | 6,189 | $124,405 | 3.9% | $336,500 |
| Oak Point | 5,887 | $126,290 | 1.5% | $395,900 |
| Hickory Creek | 5,611 | $148,852 | 2.6% | $507,200 |
| Justin | 5,447 | $114,157 | 0.1% | $406,800 |
| Argyle | 5,371 | $181,352 | 1.2% | $695,300 |
| Pilot Point | 5,332 | $97,933 | 8.5% | $292,500 |
| Double Oak | 3,071 | $172,321 | 3.7% | $736,600 |
| Paloma Creek | 3,016 | $91,534 | 11.4% | $346,800 |
| Hackberry | 2,979 | $109,769 | 10.9% | $416,600 |
| Shady Shores | 2,922 | $159,375 | 2.8% | $492,300 |
| Ponder | 2,626 | $106,250 | 1.0% | $321,000 |
| Copper Canyon | 2,514 | $155,625 | 1.4% | $744,300 |
| Bartonville | 2,112 | $149,071 | 4.3% | $932,700 |
| Cross Roads | 2,035 | $124,145 | 6.9% | $632,300 |
| Krugerville | 1,577 | $117,917 | 1.9% | $426,000 |
| New Fairview | 1,570 | $91,806 | 28.8% | $233,000 |
| Lakewood Village | 627 | $152,000 | 5.1% | $522,200 |
| DISH | 541 | $159,000 | 1.8% | $471,600 |
| Corral City | 7 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Denton County is located in Texas with a total population of 979,561. It is the 7th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 32 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Denton County is 37.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Denton County is $111,498. This is 42% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $437,200. Housing costs are 54% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% 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 52.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (11.1% vs 5.5%).
Education
49.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Denton County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Denton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Denton County, Texas?
Denton County has a population of 979,561, making it the 7th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Denton County?
The median household income in Denton County is $111,498 with a poverty rate of 7.1%.
How many cities are in Denton County, Texas?
Denton County contains 32 Census-designated places.