Denton County's estimated 2026 population is 1,107,888 with a growth rate of 2.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Denton County is the 7th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 665,833 and has seen a growth of 66.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Denton County includes 60.63% White, 10.75% Black or African American, 10.33% Asian, 4.37% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (60.63%)
Two or more races (13.15%)
Black or African American (10.75%)
Asian (10.33%)
Other race (4.37%)
Native American (0.69%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 573,342 | 60.63% |
| Two or more races | 124,311 | 13.15% |
| Black or African American | 101,626 | 10.75% |
| Asian | 97,666 | 10.33% |
| Other race | 41,337 | 4.37% |
| Native American | 6,524 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 838 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Denton County's average per capita income is $64,540. Household income levels show a median of $108,185. The poverty rate stands at 7.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $149,327 | $182,634 |
| Families | $132,005 | $165,218 |
| Households | $108,185 | $141,539 |
| Non Families | $59,809 | $77,375 |
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