Denton , Denton County, Texas
City in Texas, United States
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Denton is a city located in the county of Denton in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 113,383 and a population density of 460 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 141,541 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1865.
Denton has a total area of 95.09 square miles (246.27 km2).
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Denton, TX Quick Facts
| Population : | 141,541 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas |
| County : | Denton County |
| Postal code : | 76201–76210 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 940 |
| Area : | 246.27 km2 |
| Named for : | John B. Denton |
| Altitude : | 640 feet / 195 meters |
| Capital city : | Denton is capital of Denton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1866 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:31:41 (17th April 2021) |
| Density : | 575 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 19.89% (2010-2019) |
The population of Denton increased by 19.89% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 113,383 | census |
| 2011 | 120,101 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 123,573 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 125,030 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 128,217 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 131,154 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 134,261 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 135,629 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 138,315 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 141,541 | estimation process |
People born in Denton, TX (73)
People born in Denton, TX, including composer and pianist Julia Smith, actress Ann Sheridan, admiral in the United States Navy Edward Walter Eberle, you can see a list of people who born in Denton, TX.
- Ray Peterson (American musician)
- Herschel Evans (American musician)
- Jason Sasser (American basketball player)
- Sly Stone (American musician)
- Dylan Patton (American actor and model)
- Scott Atchison (American baseball player)
- Javy Guerra (Mexican-American baseball player)
- Jaret Reddick (American musician)
- Mark Dalton (American pornographic actor)
- Stanley George Payne (American historian)
- Jim Fielder (American musician)
- Mario Bennett (American basketball player)
- Suzanne Davis (American actress)
- Austin Jackson (baseball player from the United States)
- Jordan Malone (short track speed skater)
- Kelly Kraft (professional golfer)
- Ruth Gates (American actress (1887-1966))
- Colton Shires (American actor)
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Denton, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Denton, Michigan township in Roscommon County, Michigan
- Denton, Maryland town in Maryland, United States
- Denton, North Carolina town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
- Denton, Georgia town in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States
- Denton, Montana town in Montana, United States
- Denton, Nebraska town in Nebraska, United States
- Denton, Kansas town in Kansas, United States
Other cities in Denton County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Denton County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville | 109,212 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Flower Mound | 79,135 | Town of Texas, United States |
| The Colony | 44,438 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Corinth | 22,099 | City in Texas, United States |
| Plainview | 20,143 | City in Texas |
| Highland Village | 16,668 | City in Texas, United States |
| Trophy Club | 12,451 | Town of the United States |
| Roanoke | 9,388 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Sanger | 8,732 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Dallas | 8,063 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Oak Point | 5,762 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Krum | 5,018 | Khan of Bulgaria from 803–814 |
| Aubrey | 4,895 | Unisex given name |
| Pilot Point | 4,525 | City in Alaska |
| Argyle | 4,381 | Shire of western Scotland |
| Justin | 4,279 | Given name |
Distance to Other Cities
Denton, TX distances to biggest Texas cities
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