Denton, NC Demographics

A map of Denton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,364	1,393	90.6%	93.2%
Hispanic	112	24	7.4%	1.6%
Multiracial	16	52	1.1%	3.5%
Black	14	7	0.9%	0.5%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Denton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,506, a less than 1% change from the 1,494 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Denton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Denton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Denton, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 17.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Denton is ranked the 390th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Denton was ranked the 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Denton's White Population

1,364 residents of Denton, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Denton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Denton ranks 40th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Denton's population has decreased from 93.2% to 90.6%.

Denton is more White than neighboring Southmont (86% White), Richfield (81% White), Lexington (42.7% White), New London (73.7% White), and Badin (52.1% White).

Denton's Black Population

14 residents of Denton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Denton is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Denton ranks 721st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Denton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Denton is more Black than neighboring Southmont (0.4% Black). Denton is less Black than neighboring Richfield (2.2% Black), Lexington (23.2% Black), New London (2.6% Black), and Badin (37.2% Black).

Denton's Asian Population

0 residents of Denton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Denton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Denton ranks 319th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Denton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Denton is less Asian than neighboring Southmont (1% Asian), Richfield (11.7% Asian), Lexington (3.7% Asian), and New London (6.4% Asian).

Denton's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Denton, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Denton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Denton ranks 725th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Denton's population has increased from 1.6% to 7.4%.

Denton is more Hispanic than neighboring Southmont (0% Hispanic), and Richfield (3% Hispanic). Denton is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (24.1% Hispanic), and New London (14% Hispanic).

Denton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Denton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Denton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Denton ranks 626th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Denton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Denton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Southmont (0.1% Native American/Other), Lexington (1.7% Native American/Other), New London (0.3% Native American/Other), and Badin (0.5% Native American/Other).

Denton's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Denton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Denton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Denton ranks 441st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Denton's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.1%.

Denton is less Multiracial than neighboring Southmont (12.5% Multiracial), Richfield (2% Multiracial), Lexington (4.6% Multiracial), New London (3% Multiracial), and Badin (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.