Denton County, Texas Population 2022
Denton County, Texas's estimated population is 955,184 with a growth rate of 2.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Denton County, Texas is the 7th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 662,614 and has seen a growth of 44.15% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 641 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 5,031 | 4,390 | 684.87% |
| 1870 | 7,251 | 2,220 | 44.13% |
| 1880 | 18,143 | 10,892 | 150.21% |
| 1890 | 21,289 | 3,146 | 17.34% |
| 1900 | 28,318 | 7,029 | 33.02% |
| 1910 | 31,258 | 2,940 | 10.38% |
| 1920 | 35,355 | 4,097 | 13.11% |
| 1930 | 32,822 | -2,533 | -7.16% |
| 1940 | 33,658 | 836 | 2.55% |
| 1950 | 41,365 | 7,707 | 22.90% |
| 1960 | 47,432 | 6,067 | 14.67% |
| 1970 | 75,633 | 28,201 | 59.46% |
| 1980 | 143,126 | 67,493 | 89.24% |
| 1990 | 273,525 | 130,399 | 91.11% |
| 2010 | 662,614 | 389,089 | 142.25% |
| 2011 | 686,995 | 24,381 | 3.68% |
| 2012 | 711,376 | 24,381 | 3.55% |
| 2013 | 735,757 | 24,381 | 3.43% |
| 2014 | 760,138 | 24,381 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 784,519 | 24,381 | 3.21% |
| 2016 | 808,900 | 24,381 | 3.11% |
| 2017 | 833,281 | 24,381 | 3.01% |
| 2018 | 857,662 | 24,381 | 2.93% |
| 2019 | 882,043 | 24,381 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 906,422 | 24,379 | 2.76% |
| 2021 | 930,803 | 24,381 | 2.69% |
| 2022 | 955,184 | 24,381 | 2.62% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 614,943 | 71.36% |
| Black or African American | 85,098 | 9.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,715 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 79,003 | 9.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 841 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 23,296 | 2.70% |
| Two or More Races | 53,794 | 6.24% |
Denton County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 300,585 | 2.83 | 65.3 |
| Married | 171,602 | 3.4 | 82.2 |
| Male | 11,239 | 3.61 | 54.9 |
| Female | 29,046 | 3.56 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 88,698 | 1.38 | 40.3 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18,900 | 3.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22,290 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 100,267 | 17.61% |
| Some College | 124,893 | 21.93% |
| Associates Degree | 42,502 | 7.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 175,253 | 30.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 85,276 | 14.98% |
Denton County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53,128 | 48,535 | 35,665 |
| White | 354,686 | 344,099 | 171,589 |
| Black | 55,178 | 51,893 | 22,716 |
| 2+ Races | 26,146 | 22,370 | 9,663 |
| Hispanic | 92,684 | 70,655 | 24,480 |
| Islander | 551 | 427 | 123 |
| Native American | 3,003 | 2,409 | 623 |
| Other Race | 14,714 | 10,057 | 2,713 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.13%.
$52,953
Average Earnings
$62,771
Average Male
$44,399
Average Female
Denton County, Texas Language by Age
Denton County, Texas Language
76.66% of Denton County, Texas residents speak only English, while 23.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.04% of the population.
Denton County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 4,674 | 684 | 14.63% |
| Black | 82,502 | 9,376 | 11.36% |
| Hispanic | 163,606 | 17,449 | 10.67% |
| Islander | 795 | 78 | 9.81% |
| Asian | 78,050 | 4,971 | 6.37% |
| White | 495,744 | 29,817 | 6.01% |
| Other | 2,182 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 52,926 | 2,941 | 5.56% |
7.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.92%
Male Poverty Rate
7.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Denton County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denton County, Texas is Native, with 14.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denton County, Texas is Multiple, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.38%.
Denton County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Denton County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Denton County, Texas 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.
Denton County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,507 | 7.31% |
| Black | 3,726 | 5.68% |
| Native American | 327 | 10.13% |
| Asian | 657 | 1.12% |
| Islander | 52 | 7.85% |
| Other Race | 618 | 3.55% |
| 2+ Races | 1,704 | 5.39% |
| Hispanic | 4,307 | 3.82% |
Denton County, Texas Veterans by Education
3.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.97%
Born in Denton County, Texas
84.41%
Native Born
15.59%
Foreign Born
8.18%
Non Citizen
7.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.41% of Denton County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 47.97% having been born in Texas. 8.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990