The Town FilesDenton County, Texas
979,561 people. The median home is worth $437,200 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $111,498.
Towns in Denton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 139,869 | $348,200 | $76,019 | 31.4 |
| Carrollton | 133,434 | $381,000 | $101,396 | 39.2 |
| Lewisville | 111,822 | $378,500 | $89,233 | 35.0 |
| Flower Mound | 75,956 | $560,200 | $161,235 | 43.5 |
| Little Elm | 46,453 | $420,700 | $119,219 | 35.4 |
| The Colony | 44,534 | $383,900 | $114,511 | 37.8 |
| Corinth | 22,634 | $375,600 | $120,580 | 40.2 |
| Highland Village | 15,899 | $550,000 | $159,828 | 43.8 |
| Trophy Club | 13,688 | $675,100 | $201,054 | 43.1 |
| Lantana | 10,785 | $587,500 | $199,489 | 39.1 |
| Roanoke | 9,665 | $466,900 | $97,295 | 41.5 |
| Paloma Creek South | 9,539 | $364,900 | $121,747 | 32.8 |
| Sanger | 8,839 | $295,400 | $91,075 | 32.4 |
| Lake Dallas | 7,708 | $269,000 | $76,879 | 40.2 |
| Providence Village | 7,691 | $351,000 | $110,430 | 32.9 |
| Savannah | 6,529 | $400,000 | $142,868 | 36.6 |
| Krum | 5,483 | $336,500 | $124,405 | 35.9 |
| Northlake | 5,201 | $565,600 | $123,469 | 32.6 |
| Aubrey | 5,006 | $345,000 | $101,574 | 33.3 |
| Hickory Creek | 4,718 | $507,200 | $148,852 | 39.5 |
| Justin | 4,409 | $406,800 | $114,157 | 35.2 |
| Argyle | 4,403 | $695,300 | $181,352 | 44.9 |
| Pilot Point | 4,381 | $292,500 | $97,933 | 35.7 |
| Oak Point | 4,357 | $395,900 | $126,290 | 34.5 |
| Paloma Creek | 3,177 | $346,800 | $91,534 | 29.6 |
| Double Oak | 3,054 | $736,600 | $172,321 | 50.3 |
| Hackberry | 2,973 | $416,600 | $109,769 | 37.6 |
| Shady Shores | 2,764 | $492,300 | $159,375 | 46.9 |
People and housing
| Denton County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $437,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,728 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $111,498 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
313,782 jobs in 2024, average pay $65,626 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,558 storm events in Denton County from 1996 to 2026, with 27 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Denton County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).