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Denton, NE
Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Population
145
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,185
ZIP codes
0
Denton and its ZIP codes
Denton at a glance
- Denton is about 46 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Denton, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Denton.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,528
176,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Denton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
29.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Denton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Pleasant DaleVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.4 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| SpragueVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CreteCity | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| LincolnCity | 10 mi | 101.1 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MilfordCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| RocaVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MalcolmVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| CheneyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HickmanCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| HallamVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WaltonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denton, NE in?
- Denton is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Denton, NE?
- About 145 people live in Denton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denton?
- Nearby places include Emerald (5.1 mi), Pleasant Dale (5.8 mi), Yankee Hill (5.8 mi), Martell (8.4 mi), Sprague (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023