Denton County, TX
Living in Denton County
Bikeability15
Walkability17
Commute36
Public Transit17
Affordability36
Public Safety79
Airports88
Hospitals66
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
834kPopulation+206k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black10%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate18%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$278kMedian Home Value+$100k (2010–19)
45%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$345 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Denton County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Denton County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Denton County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Denton County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Denton County, TX
Springbok Academy
2 miles, NW
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
3 miles, NW
Selwyn College Preparatory School
4 miles, NW
Corinth Montessori School
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Denton County, TX
Texas Woman's University
2 miles, N
University of North Texas
2 miles, W
The King's University
18 miles, S
DeVry University-Texas
20 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Denton County, TX
Medical City Denton
3 miles, SE
University Behavioral Health
3 miles, NW
The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton
3 miles, SE
Mayhill Hospital
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Denton County, TX
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
22 miles, S
Dallas Love Field
29 miles, SE
Waco Regional Airport
110 miles, S