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Denton, MD
Town in Caroline County, Maryland.
Population
4,936
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
937
ZIP codes
0
Denton and its ZIP codes
Denton at a glance
- Denton is 47% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,510, 36% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,600 (44% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,043 a month.
Local data for Denton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Denton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,510
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,043/mo
Homeownership
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (425), German Americans (387), Italian Americans (249).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caroline County. PPP loans are for Denton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,633
9,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$210M
FY 2026, $6,305 per person
How people get to work
Denton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
738
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Denton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West DentonCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WillistonCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| RidgelyTown | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| HillsboroTown | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| GreensboroTown | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| Queen AnneTown | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.9 |
| GoldsboroTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PrestonTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| FederalsburgTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Farmington, DETown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Greenwood, DETown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Harrington, DECity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| HendersonTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| EastonTown | 15 mi | 11.5 |
| ChoptankCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denton, MD in?
- Denton is in Caroline County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Denton, MD?
- About 4,936 people live in Denton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denton?
- Nearby places include West Denton (1.2 mi), Williston (3.3 mi), Ridgely (6.2 mi), Hillsboro (6.8 mi), Greensboro (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023