Denton, North Carolina
Denton: Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
About
Denton is a town located in the county of Davidson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,636 and a population density of 310 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,700 inhabitants.
The town was created 117 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Denton
| Population : | 1,700 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Davidson County |
| Postal code : | 27239 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 5.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 722 feet / 220 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1907 (117 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:08:37 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 322 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Denton is located at 35°38'0"N 80°6'57"W (35.6334700, -80.1158800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Denton
Demographics
The population of Denton increased by 3.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,636 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,636 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,637 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,637 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,633 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,636 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,639 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,654 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,666 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,680 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,700 | 1.18% | estimation process |
People born in Denton (7)
People born in Denton, including former NASCAR driver Bob Welborn, MLB shortstop Bobby Wilkins, journalist, editor, sportswriter, columnist Furman Bisher, .
List
- Hal Lanier (American baseball player and manager) he was born in 04/07/1942
- Jerry Dockham (North Carolina politician) he was born in 22/03/1950
- Max Lanier (American baseball player) he was born in 18/08/1915
- Clint King (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 26/08/1995
Schools in Denton
College & universities near Denton, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199306 | Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer (NC) | 28109-0960 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Denton, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Denton , Texas The seventh most populous city in Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Denton is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of North Texas and the Denton Civic Center. with a population of 147,515 people.
- Denton , Michigan township in Roscommon County, Michigan with a population of 5,424 people.
- Denton , Maryland town in Maryland, United States with a population of 4,538 people.
- Denton , Georgia town in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States with a population of 250 people.
- Denton , Montana town in Montana, United States with a population of 234 people.
- Denton , Nebraska town in Nebraska, United States with a population of 207 people.
- Denton , Kansas town in Kansas, United States with a population of 137 people.
Other cities in Davidson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Davidson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thomasville | 26,713 | City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States |
| Lexington | 19,141 | City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Midway | 4,742 | Incorporated town in Davidson County |
| Welcome | 4,162 | Census designated place |
| Wallburg | 3,125 | Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Denton distances to largest North Carolina cities
