Denton County, TX

County

Cities in Denton County

Neighborhoods in Denton County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Denton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

49.4%

Households with Children

36.5%

School Enrollment K-12

115,346

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.6%
Working Age (35-54): 30.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 11.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.5%
High School / GED: 16.6%
Some College or Associate's: 27.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 28.4%
Single Parents: 8.1%
Couples & Adults: 34.8%
Living Alone: 28.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 20.5%
Asian: 11.1%
Black or African American: 10.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 25.3%
South Asian: 54.7%
Southeast Asian: 16.9%
Central Asian: 0.1%
Other Asian: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 69.7%
Puerto Rican: 5.8%
Cuban: 2.9%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 7.1%
South American: 8.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.5%
Other White: 55.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 10.0%
Caribbean: 1.6%
Other Black: 30.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 46.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 74.6%
Spanish: 13.5%
European & Indo-European: 4.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 6.4%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 7.7%
Not Enrolled: 72.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources