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Denton

County:
Caroline County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.267
State:
Maryland

Denton is a town located in Caroline County, Maryland. Denton has a 2026 population of 5,151. It is also the county seat of Caroline County. Denton is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 6.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,845 in 2020.

The median household income in Denton is $66,510 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in Denton is 39.2 years: 36.2 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.2 males.

5.2K
Total Population
978
Density (mi²)
51 1%
Growth

Denton Population

Denton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,151511%
20255,100511.01%
20245,049400.8%
20235,009691.4%
20224,940511.04%
20214,889440.91%
20204,84520.04%
20194,522310.69%
20184,491290.65%
20174,462992.27%
20164,363320.74%
20154,33140.09%
20144,327-4-0.09%
20134,33120.05%
20124,329-33-0.76%
20114,362-35-0.8%
20104,397-21-0.48%
20002,960-17-0.57%
19902,97700%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 36.2 years

Denton Adults

There are 3,727 adults, (790 of whom are seniors) in Denton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,542 (51.5%)
Male: 2,394 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Denton includes 65.8% White, 24.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,24865.8%
Black or African American1,21124.53%
Two or more races4308.71%
Other race190.38%
Asian170.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander70.14%
Native American40.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1643.32%
Other race110.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,24865.8%
Black or African American1,21124.53%
Two or more races2665.39%
Asian170.34%
Other race80.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander70.14%
Native American40.08%

Denton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Denton 's average per capita income is $44,916. Household income levels show a median of $66,510. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$97,823-
Families$70,035$81,120
Households$66,510$75,704
Non Families$43,480$60,952

$44,916

Average Income

$66,510

Median Household Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)