Denton County, TX

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2021 Population

885,012

2.71% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

1.12% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.24%

2.69% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$96,265

6.54% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$321,000

8.04% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

481,603

2.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Denton County, TX had a population of 885k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $96,265. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Denton County, TX grew from 861,690 to 885,012, a 2.71% increase and its median household income grew from $90,354 to $96,265, a 6.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Denton County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.9%), White (Hispanic) (11.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.92%).

None of the households in Denton County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.9% of the residents in Denton County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Denton County, TX are University of North Texas (10,800 degrees awarded in 2021), Texas Woman's University (229179) (4,310 degrees), and Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton (134 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Denton County, TX was $321,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in Denton County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Denton County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Denton County, TX borders Collin County, TX, Cooke County, TX, Dallas County, TX, Grayson County, TX, Tarrant County, TX, and Wise County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Denton County, TX is home to a population of 885k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.9% of Denton County, TX residents were born outside of the country (141k people).

In 2021, there were 5.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (504k people) in Denton County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 99.5k White (Hispanic) and 89.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.9%

2021 Citizenship

91.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.9% of Denton County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Denton County, TX was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Denton County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Denton County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
504k ± 773
White (Hispanic)
99.5k ± 3.25k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
89.1k ± 1.85k

19.6%

Hispanic Population

174k people

19.6% of the people in Denton County, TX are hispanic (174k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Denton County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

15.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

141k people

15.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

134k people

As of 2021, 15.9% of Denton County, TX residents (141k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Denton County, TX was 15.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Denton County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
12,898 ± 1,032
Vietnam
11,785 ± 763
Gulf War (1990s)
8,730 ± 745

Denton County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Denton County, TX employs 482k people. The largest industries in Denton County, TX are Retail Trade (53,911 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (53,564 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,461 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($101,585), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($89,896), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,491).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

482k

2021 Value

± 6,396

2.64%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Denton County, TX grew at a rate of 2.64%, from 469k employees to 482k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Denton County, TX, are Management Occupations (73,403 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (55,100 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (54,873 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Denton County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

482k

2021 Value

± 6,396

2.64%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Denton County, TX grew at a rate of 2.64%, from 469k employees to 482k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Denton County, TX, are Retail Trade (53,911 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (53,564 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,461 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Denton County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Denton County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,742

Median earning men ± $1,105

$43,000

Median earning women ± $1,006

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,328), Information ($85,353), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,936).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($71,038), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,554), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,517).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

7,601
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,970
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,541
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.21M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.94M
Manufacturing
$3.93M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Denton County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 53.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.3%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.3%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Denton County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 53.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.3%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Denton County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Denton County, TX awarded 15,343 degrees. The student population of Denton County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 21,074 male students and 37,984 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Denton County, TX are White (6,720 and 47%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,714 and 26%), Black or African American (2,016 and 14.1%), and Asian (1,083 and 7.57%).

The largest universities in Denton County, TX by number of degrees awarded are University of North Texas (10,800 and 70.4%), Texas Woman's University (229179) (4,310 and 28.1%), and Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton (134 and 0.873%).

The most popular majors in Denton County, TX are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (880 and 5.74%), General Studies (815 and 5.31%), and General Business Administration & Management (755 and 4.92%).

The median tuition cost in Denton County, TX for a public four year colleges is $6,956 for in-state students and $16,760 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Denton County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 59,058 (35.7% men and 64.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 59,058 students enrolled in Denton County, TX, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,394 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
815 degrees awarded
General Psychology
635 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
836 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Denton County, TX was General Studies with 815 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Denton County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Texas
10,800 degrees awarded
Texas Woman's University (229179)
4,310 degrees awarded
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton
134 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Texas with 10,800 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,987 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Denton County, TX, which is 0.482 times less than the 10,356 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,720 degrees mean that there were 1.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,714 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,956) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,787) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,025) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Denton County, TX was $321,000 in 2021, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $297,100 to $321,000, a 8.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Denton County, TX is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Denton County, TX have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Denton County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Denton County, TX is $96,265. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Denton County, TX was Census Tract 217.51 with a value of $238,000, followed by Census Tract 216.26 and Census Tract 217.49, with respective values of $236,125 and $220,469.

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Denton County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.0718%.

Housing

Property

$321,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,045

$209,233

Median Property Taxes

±$3,163

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Denton County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Denton County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.1% of the housing units in Denton County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Denton County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 217.51
Census Tract 216.26
Census Tract 217.49

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Denton County, TX was Census Tract 217.51 with a value of $238,000, followed by Census Tract 216.26 and Census Tract 217.49, with respective values of $236,125 and $220,469.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Denton County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,265

Median Household Income

± $1,430

321k

Number of Households

± 4,871

In 2021, the median household income of the 321k households in Denton County, TX grew to $96,265 from the previous year's value of $90,354.

The following chart displays the households in Denton County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Denton County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Worked At Home (15%)
Carpooled (7.98%)

In 2021, 73.7% of workers in Denton County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15%) and those who carpooled to work (7.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Denton County, TX have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Denton County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Denton County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Denton County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Denton County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Denton County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.0718%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.24% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Denton County, TX (63.2k out of 873k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Denton County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.6% of the children was living in poverty in Denton County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 170 in Denton County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 16.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.1% of the population of Denton County, TX has health coverage, with 63% on employee plans, 5.55% on Medicaid, 7.87% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Denton County, TX see 1852 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.054% increase from the previous year (1851 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1725 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 754 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,852 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Denton County, TX

Primary care physicians in Denton County, TX see an average of 1,852 patients per year. This represents a 0.054% increase from the previous year (1,851 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Denton County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

63%

Employer Coverage

5.55%

Medicaid

7.87%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Denton County, TX grew by 0.727% from 10.8% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Denton County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 32.2 in Denton County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Denton County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.2% in Denton County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Denton County, TX.

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