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Denton, Texas

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Population in 2022: 150,353 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: +86.7%
Males: 74,658  (49.7%)
Females: 75,695  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

32.4 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 76201, 76205, 76207, 76209, 76249, 76259, 76266.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,711 (it was $35,422 in 2000)
Denton:

$71,711
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,503 (it was $19,365 in 2000)

Denton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $332,200 (it was $98,600 in 2000)
Denton:

$332,200
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $292,882; detached houses: $304,338; townhouses or other attached units: $232,188; in 2-unit structures: $372,107; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $170,509; mobile homes: $25,674

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,271.

March 2022 cost of living index in Denton: 94.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.9%
(14.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.3% for Black residents, 16.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.1% for American Indian residents, 33.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 18.3% for other race residents, 19.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Denton, TX (2022)
    • 83,52455.6%White alone
    • 37,42124.9%Hispanic
    • 15,38210.2%Black alone
    • 8,7875.8%Two or more races
    • 4,3692.9%Asian alone
    • 8660.6%Other race alone
    • 80.01%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 136 registered sex offenders living in Denton, Texas as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Denton is 984 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Denton by year

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2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		2
(1.6)		3
(2.6)		2
(1.7)		1
(0.8)		1
(0.8)		2
(1.6)		2
(1.5)		5
(3.7)		1
(0.7)		2
(1.4)		5
(3.5)		5
(3.5)		3
(2.0)		7
(4.5)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		70
(56.3)		60
(52.9)		54
(46.6)		86
(72.3)		88
(71.4)		104
(83.0)		93
(70.9)		95
(70.9)		118
(86.2)		121
(86.9)		152
(107.4)		133
(92.0)		115
(76.2)		117
(75.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		80
(64.4)		64
(56.4)		54
(46.6)		82
(68.9)		55
(44.6)		55
(43.9)		61
(46.5)		72
(53.7)		93
(68.0)		97
(69.7)		74
(52.3)		55
(38.0)		54
(35.8)		45
(29.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		155
(124.7)		185
(163.2)		190
(164.1)		200
(168.1)		194
(157.4)		177
(141.3)		142
(108.2)		175
(130.5)		197
(144.0)		214
(153.7)		165
(116.6)		212
(146.6)		269
(178.2)		276
(179.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		693
(557.5)		569
(501.8)		574
(495.8)		632
(531.4)		482
(391.0)		431
(344.1)		408
(311.0)		543
(405.1)		423
(309.1)		405
(290.8)		410
(289.8)		358
(247.6)		311
(206.0)		450
(291.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		2,430
(1,955)		2,560
(2,258)		2,669
(2,305)		2,473
(2,079)		2,241
(1,818)		2,486
(1,985)		2,574
(1,962)		2,323
(1,733)		2,374
(1,735)		2,614
(1,877)		2,591
(1,831)		2,469
(1,708)		2,454
(1,625)		2,780
(1,803)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		190
(152.8)		154
(135.8)		120
(103.7)		157
(132.0)		100
(81.1)		133
(106.2)		192
(146.3)		170
(126.8)		298
(217.8)		226
(162.3)		254
(179.5)		366
(253.2)		357
(236.5)		442
(286.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		18
(14.5)		21
(18.5)		28
(24.2)		27
(22.7)		17
(13.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(0.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(0.7)		1
(0.7)		5
(3.5)		9
(6.0)		8
(5.2)
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City-data.com crime index in Denton, TX

Crime rate in Denton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 272 (191 officers - 159 male; 32 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.27
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (7.6%), English (7.5%), American (5.6%), Irish (4.4%), European (3.5%), African (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 662 feet

Land area: 61.5 square miles.

Population density: 2,445 people per square mile   (low).

Denton, Texas map

18,915 residents are foreign born (7.0% Latin America, 3.6% Asia).

This city:

12.4%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,635 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,846 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Tarrant, TX (24.0 miles , pop. 402,130).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (35.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Corinth, TX (2.4 miles ),
Shady Shores, TX (2.6 miles ),
Krum, TX (2.6 miles ),
Cross Roads, TX (2.7 miles ),
Argyle, TX (2.8 miles ),
Oak Point, TX (2.8 miles ),
Copper Canyon, TX (2.9 miles ),
Lake Dallas, TX (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 33.22 N, Longitude: 97.13 W

Denton nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): Denton, America, DenTex, North of Ordinary, Little D, Redbud Capital of Texas

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,136 (+2.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 40,596 (50.1%)

Area codes: 940, 817

Distribution of median household income in Denton, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Denton, TX in 2022

Property values in Denton, TX

Denton satellite photo by USGS

Denton tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1832 buildings, average cost: $333,500
  • 2021: 1203 buildings, average cost: $309,800
  • 2020: 985 buildings, average cost: $260,300
  • 2019: 994 buildings, average cost: $279,300
  • 2018: 1005 buildings, average cost: $265,400
  • 2017: 871 buildings, average cost: $302,300
  • 2016: 569 buildings, average cost: $293,700
  • 2015: 761 buildings, average cost: $241,800
  • 2014: 655 buildings, average cost: $280,400
  • 2013: 548 buildings, average cost: $273,600
  • 2012: 300 buildings, average cost: $251,200
  • 2011: 259 buildings, average cost: $247,900
  • 2010: 381 buildings, average cost: $237,600
  • 2009: 324 buildings, average cost: $241,200
  • 2008: 578 buildings, average cost: $265,400
  • 2007: 787 buildings, average cost: $276,400
  • 2006: 952 buildings, average cost: $225,900
  • 2005: 1246 buildings, average cost: $208,200
  • 2004: 1207 buildings, average cost: $199,700
  • 2003: 1065 buildings, average cost: $196,200
  • 2002: 1081 buildings, average cost: $157,800
  • 2001: 1254 buildings, average cost: $139,600
  • 2000: 1070 buildings, average cost: $131,600
  • 1999: 1045 buildings, average cost: $128,800
  • 1998: 591 buildings, average cost: $132,400
  • 1997: 269 buildings, average cost: $127,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Denton, TX residents
Average permit cost in Denton, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Texas:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Denton, TX
Historical housing units in Denton, TX

Population change in the 1990s: +13,269 (+19.7%).
Most common industries in Denton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (18.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.6%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Denton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2022
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2022
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.6%)
  • Computer specialists (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2022
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.0%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.0%)

Average climate in Denton, Texas

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Denton, Texas environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 80.5. This is about average.

City:

80.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.55. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.55
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.121. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.121
U.S.:

0.009

Tornado activity:

Denton-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 148% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/12/1966, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.5 miles away from the Denton city center .

On 4/2/1957, a category F3 tornado 19.1 miles away from the city center killed 10 people and injured 200 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Denton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 521% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 161.5 miles away from Denton center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 222.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 211.1 miles away from Denton center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 192.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 161.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 162.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Denton County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Fires: 5, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Tornadoes: 5, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals in Denton:

  • ANNS HAVEN HOSPICE (217 MULBERRY)
  • BELL HOUSE (2402 BERNARD)
  • CARTER HOUSE (3805 CAMELOT)
  • DENTON OSTEOPATHIC HOSP INC (2026 UNIVERSITY DR WEST)
  • DENTON STATE SCHOOL (3980 STATE SCHOOL RD HW 35 E)
  • MAYHILL HOSPITAL (Proprietary, provides emergency services, 2809 SOUTH MAYHILL ROAD)
  • OAK BEND HOUSE (1430 N RUDDELL)
  • SANDY OAKS I I (1475 S TRINITY RD)
  • SOUTHERN CARE DENTON (5800 NORTH I-35 SUITE 200)
  • THE HEART HOSPITAL BAYLOR DENTON (Voluntary non-profit - Other, 2801 SOUTH MAYHILL ROAD)

Airports and heliports located in Denton:

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Colleges/Universities in Denton:

  • University of North Texas (Full-time enrollment: 31,694; Location: 1501 W.Chestnut Ave.; Public; Website: www.unt.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Texas Woman's University (Full-time enrollment: 11,837; Location: 304 Administration Dr; Public; Website: www.twu.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton (Full-time enrollment: 159; Location: 2324 San Jacinto Boulevard; Private, for-profit; Website: www.ogleschool.com)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Denton:

  • DeVry University-Texas (about 21 miles; Irving, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,098)
  • North Lake College (about 26 miles; Irving, TX; FT enrollment: 6,191)
  • Brookhaven College (about 26 miles; Farmers Branch, TX; FT enrollment: 6,868)
  • The University of Texas at Dallas (about 28 miles; Richardson, TX; FT enrollment: 16,777)
  • North Central Texas College (about 28 miles; Gainesville, TX; FT enrollment: 6,550)
  • University of Dallas (about 29 miles; Irving, TX; FT enrollment: 2,192)
  • Collin County Community College District (about 29 miles; McKinney, TX; FT enrollment: 18,044)

Biggest public high schools in Denton:

  • GUYER H S (Students: 2,101, Location: 7501 TEASLEY LN, Grades: 9-12)
  • DENTON H S (Students: 1,587, Location: 1007 FULTON, Grades: 9-12)
  • JOE DALE SPARKS CAMPUS (Students: 49, Location: 210 S WOODROW, Grades: 7-12)
  • LESTER DAVIS (Students: 49, Location: 1125 DAVIS ST, Grades: 2-12)
  • FRED MOORE H S (Students: 41, Location: 815 CROSS TIMBERS ST, Grades: 9-12)
  • DENTON COUNTY JJAEP CFB CAMPUS (Location: 210 S WOODROW LN, Grades: 11)
  • RYAN H S (Location: 5101 E MCKINNEY, Grades: 9-12)
  • DENTON CO J J A E P (Location: 210 S WOODROW LN, Grades: 8-11)
  • DENTON CO J J A E P (Location: 210 S WOODROW LN, Grades: 8-12)
  • DENTON CO J J A E P (Location: 301 E MCKINNEY, Grades: 9)

Private high schools in Denton:

  • DENTON CALVARY ACADEMY (Students: 216, Location: 1910 E UNIVERSITY DR, Grades: KG-12)
  • THE SELWYN SCHOOL (Students: 161, Location: 3333 W UNIVERSITY DR, Grades: PK-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Denton:

  • STRICKLAND MIDDLE (Students: 853, Location: 324 WINDSOR ST, Grades: 6-8)
  • MCMATH MIDDLE (Students: 819, Location: 1900 JASON DR, Grades: 6-8)
  • PECAN CREEK EL (Students: 645, Location: 4400 LAKEVIEW BLVD, Grades: PK-5)
  • CALHOUN MIDDLE (Students: 623, Location: 709 CONGRESS ST, Grades: 6-8)
  • EVERS PARK EL (Students: 596, Location: 3300 EVERS PKWY, Grades: PK-5)
  • MCNAIR EL (Students: 595, Location: 1212 HICKORY CREEK RD, Grades: KG-5)
  • HODGE EL (Students: 586, Location: 3900 GRANT PKWY, Grades: PK-5)
  • RIVERA EL (Students: 572, Location: 701 NEWTON ST, Grades: PK-5)
  • GINNINGS EL (Students: 552, Location: 2525 YELLOWSTONE, Grades: KG-5)
  • NEWTON RAYZOR EL (Students: 529, Location: 1400 MALONE, Grades: PK-5)

Private elementary/middle schools in Denton:

  • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 253, Location: 2301 N BONNIE BRAE ST, Grades: UG-8)
  • HILLTOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 45, Location: 1014 N ELM ST, Grades: PK-4)
  • COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 30, Location: 2046 SCRIPTURE ST, Grades: PK-3)
See full list of schools located in Denton

Library in Denton:

  • DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,130,363; Location: 502 OAKLAND ST; 195,003 books; 273 e-books; 21,483 audio materials; 23,378 video materials; 16 local licensed databases; 50 state licensed databases; 330 print serial subscriptions; 17 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Hilltop Montessori School, private Montessori school for ages 18 months to 12 years, 1014 N. Elm St., 30 students, 387-0578
  • New High School. Teasley Lane in Denton, TX. New home subdivisions. 76210 zip code area. added by Stewart

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Denton: City of Denton Water Treatment Facility (A), Denton Country Club (B), North Texas State College Golf Course (C), Texas Womans University Golf Course (D), University of North Texas Mens Gym (E), Denton County Courthouse (F), Denton Fire Department Station 3 (G), Denton Fire Department Station 6 (H), Denton Fire Department Station 7 (I), Denton Fire Department Station 5 (J), Denton Fire Department (K), Denton Fire Department Station 4 (L), Denton Fire Department Station 2 (M), Hanger 10 Flying Museum (N), Denton County Historical Museum (O), Daughters of the American Revolution Museum (P), Careflite Ambulance Bonnie Brae Street (Q), University Behavioral Health of Denton (R). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Golden Triangle Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Denton include: Pleasant Grove Church (A), Central Baptist Church (B), Betania Iglesia Bautista Church (C), Lindsey Assembly of God Church (D), Apostolic Assembly Church (E), First Baptist Church of Denton (F), Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (G), Saint Davids Episcopal Church (H), First Church of the Nazarene (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Oakwood Cemetery (1), Shiloh Cemetery (2), Roselawn Memorial Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Unicorn Lake (A), Galbraith Lake (B), Country Club Lake (C), Rayzor Lake (D), Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir (E), Soil Conservation Service Site 17a Reservoir (F), John Knox Village Lake (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bray Branch (A), Aubrey Branch (B), Roark Branch (C), Loving Branch (D), Fincher Branch (E), Fletcher Branch (F), Graveyard Branch (G), Dry Fork Hickory Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Denton include: Skiles Park (1), Schultz Park (2), Fouts Field (3), Phoenix Park (4), Moore Park (5), North Lakes Park (6), McKenna Park (7), Mack Park (8), Woodrow Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Heavenly Cruises & Travel (Ski & Helicopter Tours; 107 North Bell Avenue Suite 2) (1), Denton County Historical Museum Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 5800 North Interstate 35) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Best Western Denton Inn (2910 West University) (1), Clayton House Motel (1111 West University Drive) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Shady Shores Town - Municipal Court (101 Lakeshore Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Sly Stone - Musician, Ann Sheridan - Actress 1915-1967, Samuel Tankersley Williams - Army general, Abner Haynes - Football player, Alvin M. Owsley - Politician, Anthony Alridge - Football player, Austin Jackson - Baseball player, Jordan Malone - Short track speed skater, Kelly Kraft - Professional golfer, Brian Adias - Professional wrestler.

Denton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.8%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Denton in 2010:

  • 6,475 people in college/university student housing
  • 1,147 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 496 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 391 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 227 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 123 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 58 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 30 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 15 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles
  • 9 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 5 people in residential schools for people with disabilities

People in group quarters in Denton in 2000:

  • 5,106 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 888 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled
  • 676 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 667 people in nursing homes
  • 138 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 131 people in federal prisons and detention centers
  • 113 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 72 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 29 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 12 people in religious group quarters
  • 10 people in homes for the physically handicapped
Arena or stadium:
  • Super Pit. North Texas University.

Banks with most branches in Denton (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: 12 branches. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • First State Bank: Teasley Lane Branch, Denton Mobile Branch, Denton Branch, Rayzor Ranch Branch. Info updated 2008/05/16: Bank assets: $576.6 mil, Deposits: $503.5 mil, headquarters in Gainesville, TX, positive income, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Red River Bancorp, Inc.
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: South Denton Branch, University Of North Texas Branch, Teasley And Hickory Creek Branch, West University Branch. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • First National Bank Texas: University Banking Center - Rc 493, Denton Banking Center - Rc 821, Loop 288 Banking Center - Rc 866, Rayzor Ranch Banking Center - Rc 648. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $944.3 mil, Deposits: $815.9 mil, headquarters in Killeen, TX, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 250 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Bancshares, Inc.
  • First United Bank and Trust Company: Denton-North Branch, Denton-South Branch, Denton-Downtown Branch. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $2,060.2 mil, Deposits: $1,702.6 mil, headquarters in Durant, OK, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 31 total offices, Holding Company: Durant Bancorp, Inc.
  • Pointbank: Denton Bank South Branch, Denton Bank North Branch, Corinth Branch. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $325.7 mil, Deposits: $287.2 mil, headquarters in Pilot Point, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Pilot Point Bancorp, Inc. Esop
  • Northstar Bank of Texas: South Denton Branch, Messenger Service, Northstar Bank Of Texas. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $948.9 mil, Deposits: $846.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Northstar Financial Corporation
  • Compass Bank: Denton South Branch at 729 Fort Worth Drive, branch established on 1977/01/26; Denton Main Branch at 1444 West University Drive, branch established on 2009/08/22. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $63,107.0 mil, Deposits: $46,232.4 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 720 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
  • Meridian Bank Texas: Denton Branch at 1013 W University Drive, branch established on 2011/06/06. Info updated 2009/09/28: Bank assets: $271.0 mil, Deposits: $231.1 mil, headquarters in Fort Worth, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Marquette Financial Companies
  • 7 other banks with 7 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Denton:

Marital status in Denton, TX
  • Never married: 44.1%
  • Now married: 39.7%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Denton:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.0
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Denton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Denton:

(Denton, Texas Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Denton, TX (based on Denton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant167,945321
Catholic44,6158
Mainline Protestant33,34056
Other18,92842
Black Protestant1,3548
Orthodox1201
None396,312-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 52
Denton County:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 10
Denton County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 35
This county:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 164
Denton County:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 301
This county:

4.90 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Denton County:

8.5%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.4%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.8%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Denton:

49.3%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.3%
State:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Denton:

27.8
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Denton:

19.2%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Denton:

9.9%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Denton:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

28.9%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Denton:

59.2%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Denton:

82.3%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Denton, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 205$1,768,231$103,5060$0
Firefighters 182$1,641,821$108,2520$0
Electric Power 169$1,403,619$99,6650$0
Water Supply 135$665,611$59,1651$529
Solid Waste Management 117$596,967$61,22710$11,225
Financial Administration 116$804,335$83,2073$3,888
Other Government Administration 97$688,987$85,2361$2,747
Sewerage 84$430,346$61,4783$4,775
Parks and Recreation 83$420,172$60,748131$58,898
Streets and Highways 82$495,789$72,5540$0
Police - Other 70$477,735$81,89724$10,054
Other and Unallocable 45$260,202$69,3871$2,461
Local Libraries 42$208,475$59,56414$22,993
Judicial and Legal 28$212,919$91,2513$5,093
Health 17$78,073$55,1102$3,897
Fire - Other 13$145,294$134,1180$0
Natural Resources 7$36,162$61,9922$2,776
Airports 4$20,978$62,9340$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 3$20,307$81,2280$0
Totals for Government 1,499$10,376,025$83,064195$129,335

Denton government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $842,000 ($5.60)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $229,228,000 ($1524.60)
    Water Utilities: $51,062,000 ($339.61)
    Sewerage: $38,470,000 ($255.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $38,450,000 ($255.73)
    Police Protection: $35,911,000 ($238.84)
    Local Fire Protection: $31,858,000 ($211.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,899,000 ($125.70)
    Regular Highways: $15,731,000 ($104.63)
    Central Staff Services: $10,103,000 ($67.20)
    Libraries: $6,182,000 ($41.12)
    General - Other: $4,964,000 ($33.02)
    General Public Buildings: $4,964,000 ($33.02)
    Financial Administration: $3,966,000 ($26.38)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $3,437,000 ($22.86)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,739,000 ($11.57)
    Air Transportation: $1,545,000 ($10.28)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,015,000 ($6.75)
    Housing and Community Development: $682,000 ($4.54)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $22,315,000 ($148.42)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,671,000 ($84.28)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $12,586,000 ($83.71)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,719,000 ($24.74)

Denton government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $34,500,000 ($229.46)
    Sewerage: $27,000,000 ($179.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,483,000 ($9.86)
    Air Transportation: $1,373,000 ($9.13)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $37,000 ($0.25)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $1,450,000 ($9.64)
    Public Welfare: $500,000 ($3.33)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $978,000 ($6.50)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $2,300,000 ($15.30)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,032,000 ($13.51)
    Interest Earnings: $804,000 ($5.35)
    Donations From Private Sources: $99,000 ($0.66)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $221,027,000 ($1470.05)
    Water Utilities: $43,600,000 ($289.98)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $291,000 ($1.94)
    Other: $63,000 ($0.42)
  • Tax - Property: $50,325,000 ($334.71)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $39,338,000 ($261.64)
    Other License: $4,138,000 ($27.52)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $45,000 ($0.30)
    Amusements Sales: $14,000 ($0.09)

Denton government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,393,421,000 ($9267.66)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,388,424,000 ($9234.43)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $133,420,000 ($887.38)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $128,424,000 ($854.15)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $6,338,000 ($42.15)
    Beginning: $5,100,000 ($33.92)

Denton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $613,763,000 ($4082.15)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,676,000 ($31.10)

12.39% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($93,158 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

12.39%
Texas average:

8.12%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($94 average AGI)
Denton County:

0.01%
Texas average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Dallas County, TX  2.84% ($77,943 average AGI)
from Collin County, TX  2.13% ($109,878)
from Tarrant County, TX  1.62% ($94,384)


10.07% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($79,464 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.07%
Texas average:

7.40%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($63 average AGI)
Denton County:

0.01%
Texas average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Collin County, TX  2.04% ($92,412 average AGI)
to Dallas County, TX  1.98% ($56,758)
to Tarrant County, TX  1.29% ($80,640)
Businesses in Denton, TX
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven5LA Fitness1
AT&T3La Quinta2
Ace Hardware1Lane Bryant1
Aeropostale1Lane Furniture3
Albertsons2Little Caesars Pizza2
American Eagle Outfitters1Long John Silver's1
Applebee's1Lowe's1
Arby's2Macy's1
AutoZone3Marriott2
Barnes & Noble1MasterBrand Cabinets1
Bath & Body Works1Mazda1
Bed Bath & Beyond1McDonald's5
Best Western2Men's Wearhouse1
Blockbuster2Motel 61
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards1Motherhood Maternity2
Budget Car Rental1Nike10
Burger King1Office Depot1
Burlington Coat Factory1OfficeMax1
CVS2Old Navy1
Carl\s Jr.1Olive Garden1
Catherines1On The Border1
Chevrolet1Outback1
Chick-Fil-A4Outback Steakhouse1
Chipotle1Pac Sun1
Chuck E. Cheese's1Panera Bread1
Church's Chicken1Payless2
Comfort Suites1Penske1
Cracker Barrel1PetSmart1
Curves2Pier 1 Imports1
DHL1Pizza Hut3
Days Inn1Plato's Closet1
Decora Cabinetry1Popeyes1
Dennys1Quality1
Discount Tire1Quiznos2
Domino's Pizza2RadioShack3
DressBarn1Red Lobster1
Dressbarn1SONIC Drive-In7
Famous Footwear2Sam's Club1
FedEx20Sears2
Finish Line1Spencer Gifts1
Firestone Complete Auto Care2Sprint Nextel1
Ford1Staples1
GNC1Starbucks6
GameStop3Subaru1
H&R Block5Subway11
Hilton1Super 81
Hobby Lobby1T-Mobile8
Holiday Inn2T.J.Maxx1
Hollister Co.1Taco Bell2
Home Depot1Target1
Honda1The Limited1
Hot Topic1The Room Place2
Howard Johnson1Toys"R"Us1
IHOP1U-Haul4
JCPenney1UPS17
Jack In The Box4Vans2
Jimmy John's1Verizon Wireless1
Jones New York3Victoria's Secret1
Journeys1Waffle House1
Justice1Walgreens3
KFC2Walmart2
Knights Inn1Wendy's3
Kroger3

Strongest AM radio stations in Denton:

  • KTNO (1440 AM; 12 kW; DENTON, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KLIF (570 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KLIF LICO, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTCK (1310 AM; 9 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KHVN (970 AM; 10 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAAM (770 AM; 10 kW; GARLAND, TX; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Denton:

  • KNTU (88.1 FM; MCKINNEY, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS)
  • KPLX (99.5 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KPLX LICO, INC.)
  • KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KESN (103.3 FM; ALLEN, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KSOC (94.5 FM; GAINESVILLE, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTPW (89.7 FM; SANGER, TX; Owner: RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC)
  • KRNB (105.7 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • KDKR (91.3 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KHCK-FM (99.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: KHCK-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTCY (104.9 FM; PILOT POINT, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLUV-FM (98.7 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • WRR (101.1 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS)
  • KLLI (105.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • KHYI (95.3 FM; HOWE, TX; Owner: METRO BROADCASTERS - TEXAS, INC.)
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KZPS (92.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKDA-FM (104.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Denton:

  • KLDT (Channel 55; LAKE DALLAS, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING OF DALLAS, INC.)
  • KTVT (Channel 11; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: CBS STATIONS GROUP OF TEXAS L.P.)
  • KXAS-TV (Channel 5; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: STATION VENTURE OPERATIONS, LP)
  • KDTN (Channel 2; DENTON, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSTR-TV (Channel 49; IRVING, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA DALLAS LLC)
  • KTXA (Channel 21; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF DALLAS/FORT WORTH L.P.)
  • KUVN (Channel 23; GARLAND, TX; Owner: KUVN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KMPX (Channel 29; DECATUR, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KPXD (Channel 68; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: PAXSON DALLAS LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFAA-TV (Channel 8; DALLAS, TX; Owner: WFAA-TV, L.P.)
  • KERA-TV (Channel 13; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDFW (Channel 4; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KDFW LICENSE, INC.)
  • KXTX-TV (Channel 39; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
  • KDTX-TV (Channel 58; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KDAF (Channel 33; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • KDFI (Channel 27; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NEW DMIC, INC.)
  • KFWD (Channel 52; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HIC BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KLEG-LP (Channel 44; DALLAS, TX; Owner: DILIP VISWANATH)
  • K26HF (Channel 26; BRITTON, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHPK-LP (Channel 28; DE SOTO, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KJJM-LP (Channel 46; DALLAS/MESQUITE, TX; Owner: JANE McGINNIS)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Denton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 296Number of bridges
  • 3,894ft / 1,187mTotal length
  • $742,000Total costs
  • 4,491,088Total average daily traffic
  • 543,508Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Denton, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 81940-1949
  • 451950-1959
  • 361960-1969
  • 311970-1979
  • 231980-1989
  • 571990-1999
  • 542000-2009
  • 322010-2019
  • 62020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Denton, TX
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 357 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Denton)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Denton, TX)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 93 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 150 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 851 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Denton)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 6 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Denton)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 357 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 10 full and 8 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED419$144,496400$141,035866$158,29735$72,37112$672,362140$113,71310$37,553
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED15$133,25034$129,29790$142,0905$15,1320$012$114,4723$46,957
APPLICATIONS DENIED42$132,32464$127,207262$147,74451$29,3193$3,700,93733$112,88014$31,900
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN37$137,36738$165,546213$152,0448$70,8352$676,96020$132,5161$55,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS7$159,4195$143,93867$146,64114$50,1930$03$145,2731$82,750
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 18 tracts in Denton, TX

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 9 full and 8 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED55$153,75854$159,2651$45,630
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED12$162,31214$162,1010$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$157,8809$155,3800$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$140,7884$147,6600$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$121,2201$193,1300$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Denton, TX
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Denton, TX - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 319. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 439 took place in 2006, and the least - 173 in 2003. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Denton, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (44.7%), and Structure Fires (31.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Denton, TX
    • 2,42244.7%Outside Fires
    • 1,69731.3%Structure Fires
    • 90116.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 4017.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Denton, TX

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Denton, Texas:

  • Radisson Hotel Denton, 2211 I-35e N, Denton, Texas 76205 , Phone: (940) 565-8499, Fax: (940) 384-2244
  • Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, 820 S I-35 E, Denton, Texas 76205 , Phone: (940) 387-0591, Fax: (940) 566-0792
  • Quality Inn & Suites, 1500 Dallas Dr, Denton, Texas 76205 , Phone: (940) 387-3511, Fax: (940) 387-7917
  • Best Western Inn And Suites, 2910 W University Dr, Denton, Texas 76201 , Phone: (940) 591-7726, Fax: (940) 591-7736
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott, 2900 W University Dr, Denton, Texas 76201 , Phone: (940) 384-1700, Fax: (940) 384-1788
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 1513 Ctr Place Dr, Denton, Texas 76205 , Phone: (940) 891-4900, Fax: (940) 891-4433
  • Springhill Suites by Marriott, 1434 Ctr Place Dr, Denton, Texas 76205 , Phone: (940) 383-4100, Fax: (940) 383-4110
  • Value Place Hotel Denton, 4505 I-35, Denton, Texas 76207 , Phone: (940) 387-3400
  • 13 other hotels and motels
All 21 fire-safe hotels and motels in Denton, Texas
Most common first names in Denton, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary30078.5 years
James28870.9 years
William25275.7 years
John23773.9 years
Robert21872.0 years
George14676.7 years
Charles13371.0 years
Ruth11780.4 years
Thomas10071.9 years
Margaret9879.8 years
Most common last names in Denton, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith15576.2 years
Jones10273.5 years
Williams9875.0 years
Johnson9471.9 years
Brown8377.3 years
Davis8174.4 years
Miller7671.7 years
Taylor7274.9 years
Wilson6676.3 years
Harris6572.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Denton, TX
  • 55.2%Utility gas
  • 42.0%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Solar energy
  • 0.3%Other fuel
  • 0.2%Wood
  • 0.1%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Denton, TX
  • 79.4%Electricity
  • 18.7%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%No fuel used
  • 0.2%Other fuel


Denton compared to Texas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Denton, TX compared to other similar cities:

Denton on our top lists:

  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: education, training, and library occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: extraction workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: broadcasting, internet publishing, and telecommunications services (population 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: broadcasting, internet publishing, and telecommunications services (population 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers (population 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers (population 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: educational services (population 50,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of rapes per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 50,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest ratio of rapes to murders between 2002 and 2012 (population 50,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: educational services (population 50,000+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: personal care and service occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: sales and related occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded (population 1,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest percentage of family households, population 100,000+"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: education, training, and library occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage population increase from 2000 (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Evangelical Protestant adherents"
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