State
County
Land Area (mi²)
28.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
924.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.72%
Growth Since 2010
16.50%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
141,062
World Population Review
Denison, Texas Population 2021
26,425
Denison is a city located in Grayson County Texas. With a 2020 population of 26,425, it is the 117th largest city in Texas and the 1462nd largest city in the United States . Denison is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 16.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,682 in 2010. Denison reached it's highest population of 26,425 in 2021. Spanning over 29 miles, Denison has a population density of 925 people per square mile.
The average household income in Denison is $62,866 with a poverty rate of 15.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $810 per month, and the median house value is $98,300. The median age in Denison is 38.9 years, 38.5 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
Denison Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denison was:
- White: 84.98%
- Black or African American: 7.51%
- Two or more races: 4.07%
- Native American: 1.50%
- Asian: 1.11%
- Other race: 0.83%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Denison, Texas is 26,425 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 25,081.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 22,682.
Denison, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 141,062 | 2,425 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 138,637 | 2,425 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 136,212 | 2,425 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | 133,787 | 2,635 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 131,152 | 2,861 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 128,291 | 2,663 | 2.08% |
| 2015 | 125,628 | 2,029 | 1.62% |
| 2014 | 123,599 | 1,237 | 1.00% |
| 2013 | 122,362 | 508 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 121,854 | 424 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 121,430 | 396 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 121,034 | 0.00% |
Denison Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,685 | 84.98% |
| Black or African American | 1,829 | 7.51% |
| Two or More Races | 990 | 4.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 365 | 1.50% |
| Asian | 269 | 1.11% |
| Some Other Race | 202 | 0.83% |
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Denison Population by Race
Denison Population Pyramid $2021
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Denison Population by Age
Denison Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,231 | 2.6 | 60.6 |
| Married | 4,065 | 3.4 | 75.4 |
| Non Family | 3,377 | 1.16 | 52.4 |
| Female | 1,190 | 3.58 | 46.1 |
| Male | 599 | 3.29 | 35.2 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
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Denison Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 426 | 2.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,509 | 9.07% |
| High School Graduate | 5,506 | 33.08% |
| Some College | 4,712 | 28.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,712 | 10.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,780 | 10.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 999 | 6.00% |
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Denison Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Denison Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,619 | 12,284 | 2,407 |
| Black | 1,264 | 1,087 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 989 | 709 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 327 | 290 | 48 |
| Native American | 230 | 185 | 38 |
| Asian | 225 | 164 | 113 |
| Other Race | 116 | 91 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.20%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.22%.
Denison Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,125
Average Earnings
$36,526
Average Male
$30,004
Average Female
Denison Earnings by Educational Attainment
Denison Language by Age
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Denison Language
93.77% of Denison residents speak only English, while 6.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.96% of the population.
Denison Language
Denison Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,686 | 2,597 | 13.90% |
| Hispanic | 1,928 | 464 | 24.07% |
| Black | 1,719 | 307 | 17.86% |
| Multiple | 967 | 214 | 22.13% |
| Native | 365 | 104 | 28.49% |
| Other | 175 | 54 | 30.86% |
| Asian | 269 | 20 | 7.43% |
15.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.36%
Male Poverty Rate
16.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Denison
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denison is Other, with 30.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denison is Asian, with 7.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.03%.
Denison Poverty
Denison Poverty Rate by Education
Denison Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Denison Married by Age and Sex
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Denison Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Denison Marital Status by Race
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Denison Marital Status
Denison Veterans by War
Denison Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,576 | 9.89% |
| Black | 153 | 11.87% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 4.75% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 7.58% |
| Native American | 32 | 12.31% |
Denison Veterans by Race
Denison Veterans by Education
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5.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
Denison Veterans by Education
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58.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Denison Employment by Age
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Denison Employment by Race
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Denison Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.84%
Native Born
3.16%
Foreign Born
2.35%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.84% of Denison residents were born in the United States, with 69.84% having been born in Texas. 2.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Denison Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,425 | 448 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 25,977 | 448 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 25,529 | 448 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 25,081 | 672 | 2.75% |
| 2017 | 24,409 | 816 | 3.46% |
| 2016 | 23,593 | 462 | 2.00% |
| 2015 | 23,131 | 210 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 22,921 | 84 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 22,837 | 79 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 22,758 | 61 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 22,697 | -65 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 22,762 | -11 | -0.00% |
| 2000 | 22,773 | 1,268 | 0.57% |
| 1990 | 21,505 | -2,379 | -1.04% |
| 1980 | 23,884 | -1,039 | -0.42% |
| 1970 | 24,923 | 2,175 | 0.92% |
| 1960 | 22,748 | 5,244 | 2.66% |
| 1950 | 17,504 | 1,923 | 1.17% |
| 1940 | 15,581 | 1,731 | 1.18% |
| 1930 | 13,850 | -3,215 | -2.07% |
| 1920 | 17,065 | 3,433 | 2.27% |
| 1910 | 13,632 | 1,825 | 1.45% |
| 1900 | 11,807 | 849 | 0.75% |
| 1890 | 10,958 | 6,983 | 10.67% |
| 1880 | 3,975 | 0.00% |