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Denton County, TX

36 cities and towns and 28 ZIP codes in Denton County, Texas.

Population

979,561

Land area

879sq mi

People per sq mi

1,115

ZIP codes

28

Cities and towns in Denton County

Full map

Denton County at a glance

  • Denton County is about 9.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 7th among 254 counties in Texas.
  • The median household income is $111,498, 42% above the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $437,200 (54% above Texas) and median rent is $1,728 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Denton (152,866), Lewisville (131,080) and Flower Mound (78,389).

Local data for Denton County, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Denton County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$111,498

Poverty rate

7.1%

Median home value

$437,200

Prices -0.9% in a year

Median rent

$1,728/mo

Homeownership

65.5%

Bachelor's or higher

49.4%

Median age

37.0

Average commute

28.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (139,897), German Americans (115,640), Irish Americans (82,159).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,956

320,064 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$80,108

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.5B

FY 2026, $5,009 per person

PPP loans

$1.8B

28,986 loans, 213,404 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$7.6M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Denton County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.5%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home23.5%

Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Denton County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,558

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

1,740

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 34°F

38.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Denton County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.7%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

9.8%

U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.2%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Denton County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Denton County, TX?
Denton is the largest city or town in Denton County, with about 152,866 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Denton County?
Denton County includes 28 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75007, 75010, 75022, 75028, 75033.
What is the population of Denton County, TX?
About 979,561 people live in Denton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Denton County?
Denton County borders Dallas County, Tarrant County, Collin County, Grayson County, Wise County, Cooke County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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