Denton County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Denton County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48121
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 878.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 72.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 951.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.205132
- Longitude
- -97.121140
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 896,399
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 674,566
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 732,149 | 81.7% |
| Hispanic | 164,254 | 18.3% |
| White | 518,070 | 57.8% |
| Black | 102,209 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 76,337 | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,360 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 750 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4,034 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 567,390 | 84.1% |
| Hispanic | 107,174 | 15.9% |
| White | 416,320 | 61.7% |
| Black | 83,216 | 12.3% |
| Asian | 59,158 | 8.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,243 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 572 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,230 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 979,561
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $125,987
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 68,444
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 557,664 | 56.9% |
| Black | 107,302 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 108,976 | 11.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 564,390
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 188,432 | 33.4% |
| Republican | 277,972 | 49.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 97,986 | 17.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 267,833 | 47.5% |
| Female | 296,309 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 371,206 | 65.8% |
| Hispanic | 71,716 | 12.7% |
| Black | 26,539 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 33,907 | 6.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 314,133
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 225,884 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 30,377 | 42.4% |
| Black | 11,857 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 13,853 | 40.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 147,072 | 54.9% |
| Female | 166,975 | 56.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 92,533 (14.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 327,798 (49.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 376,754
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $460,403
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,050
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 23.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.