Denton, TX Demographics

A map of Denton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	82,238	76,532	53.8%	54.7%
Hispanic	39,554	34,453	25.9%	24.6%
Black	16,659	15,415	10.9%	11.0%
Multiracial	7,006	6,166	4.6%	4.4%
Asian	6,192	6,030	4.1%	4.3%
Native American/Other	1,217	1,273	0.8%	0.9%

Denton, Texas has an estimated population of 152,866, an increase from the 139,869 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 25.9% Hispanic, 10.9% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 0.8% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas 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 62.4% in 2020 and 62.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Denton is ranked the 20th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Denton's White Population

82,238 residents of Denton, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Denton is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Denton ranks 913th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Denton's population has decreased from 54.7% to 53.8%.

Denton is less White than neighboring Krum (83.1% White), Corinth (63.9% White), Shady Shores (77.4% White), Argyle (76% White), and Lantana (75.2% White).

Denton's Black Population

16,659 residents of Denton, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Denton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Denton ranks 317th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Denton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.9%.

Denton is more Black than neighboring Krum (0.2% Black), Corinth (8.4% Black), Shady Shores (1% Black), Argyle (2% Black), and Lantana (5.1% Black).

Denton's Asian Population

6,192 residents of Denton, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Denton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Denton ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Denton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Denton is more Asian than neighboring Krum (2.1% Asian), and Shady Shores (1.8% Asian). Denton is less Asian than neighboring Corinth (4.4% Asian), Argyle (7.2% Asian), and Lantana (7.4% Asian).

Denton's Hispanic Population

39,554 residents of Denton, or 25.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Denton is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Denton ranks 1034th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Denton's population has increased from 24.6% to 25.9%.

Denton is more Hispanic than neighboring Krum (10.5% Hispanic), Corinth (17.7% Hispanic), Shady Shores (17.2% Hispanic), Argyle (11.5% Hispanic), and Lantana (9.3% Hispanic).

Denton's Native American/Other Population

1,217 residents of Denton, or 0.8% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Denton ranks 514th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Denton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Denton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shady Shores (0.2% Native American/Other), Argyle (0% Native American/Other), and Lantana (0.2% Native American/Other). Denton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Krum (1.6% Native American/Other), and Corinth (1.3% Native American/Other).

Denton's Multiracial Population

7,006 residents of Denton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Denton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Denton ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Denton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Denton is more Multiracial than neighboring Krum (2.5% Multiracial), Corinth (4.2% Multiracial), Shady Shores (2.3% Multiracial), Argyle (3.3% Multiracial), and Lantana (2.9% 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.