414 Parkway
P.O. Box 1719
Denton, TX 76202-1719
940.382.7151
940.243.9695 metro
940.382.0040 fax
Population
State and Federal Estimates
| Annual Population Change from 2010-2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | 2010 Census | 2012 Census Estimate | Numerical Change 2010-2012 |
Percent Change 2010-2012 |
| City of Denton | 113,383 | 121,123 | 7,740 | 6.8% |
| Denton County | 662,614 | 707,304 | 44,690 | 6.7% |
| State of Texas | 25,145,561 | 26,059,203 | 913,642 | 3.6% |
Source U.S. Census Bureau Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1,2010 to July 1, 2012. Updated July 2013.
According to U.S. Census Bureau 2012 population estimates, the City of Denton has a population of 121,123 and has experienced a 6.8 percent increase in growth from 2010 to 2012. In 2011, Denton was ranked 7th among the fastest growing cities, with populations of 100,000 or greater.
| Decennial Population Change from 2000 to 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | 2000 Census | 2010 Census | Numerical Change 2000-2010 |
Percent Change 2000-2010 |
| City of Denton | 80,537 | 113,383 | 32,846 | 40.8% |
| Denton County | 432,976 | 662,614 | 229,638 | 53.0% |
| State of Texas | 20,851,820 | 25,145,561 | 4,293,741 | 20.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The City of Denton experienced an increase in growth from 2000 to 2010 at a rate of 40.8% compared with county and state rates of 53.0% and 20.6%, respectively. Denton was ranked in the top twenty- five of the fastest growing cities in the nation, with populations over 100,000, in 2009 and 2008.
| Area and Population Density 2000-2010 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density Per Square Mile of Land Area |
|||||
| Entity | Census Population |
Housing |
Area in Square Miles |
2000 Population |
Housing Units |
| City of Denton, Census 2010 | 113,383 |
42,635 |
94.9 |
1,194.8 |
449.3 |
| City of Denton, Census 2000 | 80,537 |
32,716 |
61.5 |
1,309.7 |
532.0 |
Source U.S. Census Bureau
The City of Denton currently encompasses a landmass of 94.9 square miles and is situated north of the DFW metroplex where Interstate 35 E and 35W intersect. According to U.S. Census Bureau in 2010 and City of Denton square mile figures, the City has a population of 113,383 with a population density of 1,194.8 persons per square mile.
Population Forecast
| Population Projections 2000-2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Population |
Percent Change |
| 2010 (1) | 113,383 |
Base Year |
| 2011 | 114,517 |
1.0% |
| 2012 | 115,662 |
1.0% |
| 2013 | 117,397 |
1.5% |
| 2014 | 119,158 |
1.5% |
Source: City of Denton
Note; 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data utilized for base year
Updated March 2010
According to City of Denton population projections, the annual growth rates for the City of Denton are between 1.0% to 1.5% and are estimated to grow by 5.0% from 2010 to 2014.
| Population Projections 2015-2030 | |
|---|---|
| Year | Population |
| 2010 (1) | 113,383 |
| 2015 | 122,302 |
| 2020 | 147,825 |
| 2030 | 207,334 |
Source: University of North Texas' Center for Economic Development and Research
Note: 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data utilized for base year
| Population Projections for Denton County by Race | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Total | White | Black | Hispanic | Other |
| 2000 | 432,976 | 333,058 | 26,290 | 52,619 | 21,009 |
| 2010 | 606,715 | 441,910 | 40,018 | 90,967 | 33,820 |
| 2020 | 800,028 | 548,999 | 55,890 | 146,031 | 49,108 |
| 2030 | 1,011,101 | 643,915 | 73,608 | 225,401 | 68,177 |
Source: Texas State Data Center
The Nielsen Solution Center Market Place Estimates
| Population by Race | |
|---|---|
| White | 73.0% |
| Black | 10.3% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| 2 or More Races | 3.5% |
| Other Races | 9.1% |
Source: 2012 The Nielsen Company
Other includes: American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Other Race Alone
According to the Nielsen Company, the 2013 population estimate for the City of Denton is 120,652.
Population by Race
Source: 2012 The Nielsen Company
| Population by Hispanic/Latino Origin | |
|---|---|
| Mexican | 85.7% |
| Puerto Rican | 2.4% |
| Cuban | 0.5% |
| All Other Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
Source: 2012 The Nielsen Company
Population by Hispanic/Latino Origin
Source: 2012 The Nielsen Company
According to the Nielsen Company estimates, approximately 23.1% of Denton’s citizens are of Hispanic or Latino origin, compared with the national figure of 17.3%. The designation of Hispanic or Latino is independent of a person’s race designation.
| Population by Age | |
|---|---|
| 0-17 years | 20.8% |
| 18-34 years | 38.6% |
| 35-54 years | 22.3% |
| 55-64 years | 8.7% |
| 65+ years | 9.7% |
Source: 2012 The Nielsen Company
Median and Average Age
Source: 2012 The Nielsen Company
The median age for the City of Denton population is 29.5 years compared with the national figure of 37.5 years. The average age for the City of Denton population is 33.9 years compared with the national average of 38.3 years.
| Population Age 25+ by Educational Attainment | |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.6% |
| Some High School | 6.4% |
| High School Graduate (or GED) | 19.4% |
| Some College | 25.9% |
| Associate Degree | 6.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.6% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% |
| Professional School | 1.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.5% |
Source: 2012 The Nielsen Company
According to the Nielsen Company estimates, 2.5% of the population age 25 and greater in the City of Denton had acquired a Doctorate Degree, which is greater than the national estimate of 1.2%. The City of Denton's population earning a Master's Degree is 9.0% which is greater is greater than the national estimate of 7.3%. The city and national averages for the population that had acquired a Bachelor's Degree totaled 22.6% and 17.7%, respectively.
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