Denton County, Texas
Denton County: County in Texas, United States
About
Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 662,614 and a population density of 267 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 919,324 inhabitants. Its county seat is Denton. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846.
Denton County is located in north-central Texas, just northwest of Dallas and Fort Worth. The county was established in 1846 and named after John B. Denton, who was killed in a skirmish with Native Americans.
The city of Denton became the county seat in 1857. It was originally settled in the 1840s as the town of Alton before being renamed. Denton was home to the State Normal College which is now the University of North Texas.
Key Facts About Denton County Today
Population: As of 2021, Denton County has an estimated population of 946,000 residents. It's one of the fastest growing counties in Texas.
Major Cities: Aside from Denton, some of the other major cities in Denton County include Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Corinth.
Economy: Education and manufacturing are important industries in Denton County. The county is home to three universities as well as many tech and manufacturing companies.
Things to See and Do in Denton County
Some of the top attractions and activities in Denton County include:
- University of North Texas - Tour the scenic campus and appreciate its collegiate charm.
- Denton County Courthouse - See this historic courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Lewisville Lake - Boat, fish, and swim at this large reservoir.
- North Texas State Fairgrounds - Attend rodeos, concerts, and other events at the fairgrounds.
- Denton Arts & Jazz Festival - Enjoy art displays, live music, and food vendors at this annual festival.
From college town vibes to outdoor recreation, Denton County offers many fun attractions just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
Quick Facts about Denton County
| Population : | 919,324 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 2481 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 7.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 92.2% |
| Named for : | John B. Denton |
| Altitude : | 682 feet / 208 meters |
| Capital : | Denton |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1846 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:19:37 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 371 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 27.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Denton County is located at 33°12'19"N 97°7'1"W (33.2052600, -97.1169700). It has 6 neighbors: Collin County, Cooke County, Dallas County, Grayson County, Tarrant County and Wise County.
Denton County map
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The largest city of Denton County is Denton with a population of 147,515. Other cities include, Lewisville population 112,232, The Colony population 45,498, Corinth population 22,365 and Plainview population 19,670. See all Denton County cities & populated places.
Denton County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Denton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denton | 147,515 | The seventh most populous city in Texas. |
| Lewisville | 112,232 | The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas. |
| Flower Mound | 81,482 | Town of Texas, United States |
| The Colony | 45,498 | A city in Denton County, Texas. |
| Corinth | 22,365 | City in Texas, United States |
| Plainview | 19,670 | City in Texas |
| Highland Village | 16,885 | City in Texas, United States |
| Trophy Club | 12,636 | Town of the United States |
| Roanoke | 9,753 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Sanger | 9,133 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Dallas | 8,124 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Oak Point | 6,820 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Aubrey | 6,433 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Krum | 5,412 | City |
| Justin | 4,718 | City in the United States |
| Pilot Point | 4,673 | City in Alaska |
- Official Website
Official website of Denton County
Denton County has 6 neighbours.
- Collin County county in Texas, United States
- Cooke County county in Texas, United States
- Dallas County county in Texas, United States
- Grayson County county in Texas, United States
- Tarrant County county in Texas, United States
- Wise County county in Texas, United States
- Denton
Demographics
The population of Denton County increased by 27.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 662,614 | - | census |
| 2011 | 685,740 | 3.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 707,892 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 728,624 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 753,188 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 779,584 | 3.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 808,212 | 3.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 835,364 | 3.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 858,741 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 887,207 | 3.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 919,324 | 3.49% | estimation process |
People born in Denton County (3)
People born in Denton County, including model Shirley Cothran, industrialist and philanthropist Hugh Roy Cullen, rancher Thomas Lloyd Burnett, .
List
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
| El Paso | 681,534 | The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area. |
