Denton, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

139,734

Unemployment

4.9%

Poverty

15.3%

Median Home

$237,700

Median Income

$62,542

Median Rent

$1,121

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Denton SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Denton, TX Crime Report

2,996
Total Crimes

2,117.4
Total Crimes / 100k People

-9.74%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Denton / 100k People	Texas / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,996	2,117.4	2,691.5	2,346.0

Violent Crime	331	233.9	446.5	387.8
Murder	3	2.1	6.6	6.5
Robbery	66	46.6	91.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	137	96.8	302.5	279.7
Property Crime	2,665	1,883.5	2,245.0	1,958.2
Burglary	316	223.3	370.7	314.2
Larceny	2,148	1,518.1	1,587.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	201	142.1	287.0	246.0

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Denton, TX Cost Of Living

102
Denton's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Denton	Texas	National Average
Overall	102	94	100

Services	110	98	100
Groceries	97	89	100
Health	77	95	100
Housing	93	83	100
Transportation	101	89	100
Utilities	109	101	100

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Denton, TX Photos

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Rankings for Denton in Texas

Ranks #134 in Best Places To Live In Texas

Ranks #186 in Richest Cities In Texas

Ranks #198 in Most Dangerous Places In Texas

Map Of Denton, TX

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Population over time in Denton

Year	Population	% Change
2020	139,734	4.5%
2019	133,661	2.0%
2018	131,097	2.1%
2017	128,421	2.1%
2016	125,734	2.4%
2015	122,742	4.1%
2014	117,895	2.4%
2013	115,098	2.8%
2012	111,960	2.5%
2011	109,192	-

Race / Ethnicity in Denton

White

57.4% (80,143)

African American

9.8% (13,715)

American Indian

0.4% (617)

Asian

4.0% (5,554)

Hawaiian

0.1% (199)

Other

0.2% (228)

Two Or More

3.0% (4,181)

Hispanic

25.1% (35,097)

Race	Denton	TX	USA
White	57.4%	41.4%	60.1%
African American	9.8%	11.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	4.0%	4.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.0%	2.0%	2.8%
Hispanic	25.1%	39.4%	18.2%

Gender in Denton

Female

51.4% (71,801)

Male

48.6% (67,933)

Gender	Denton	TX	USA
Female	51.4%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	48.6%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Denton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (6,986)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (6,986)

High School / GED

19.0% (26,549)

Some College

25.0% (34,933)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (9,781)

Bachelor's Degree

25.0% (34,933)

Master's Degree

10.0% (13,973)

Professional Degree

2.0% (2,794)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (2,794)

Education	Denton	TX	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	7.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	19.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	25.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Denton, Texas

Less than $10,000

7.2% (1,003,176)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.4% (470,001)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.1% (1,127,769)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.2% (1,419,070)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.1% (1,689,899)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.9% (2,363,167)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.1% (1,968,039)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.1% (2,115,737)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.1% (999,081)

$200,000 or more

5.9% (817,457)

Income	Denton	TX	USA
Less than $10,000	7.2%	6.0%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.4%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.1%	8.4%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.2%	8.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.1%	12.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.9%	17.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.1%	12.5%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.1%	15.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.1%	7.0%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.9%	7.8%	8.3%