Denton, Maryland
Denton: Town in Maryland, United States
About
Denton is a town located in the county of Caroline in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,418 and a population density of 319 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,538 inhabitants.
The town was created 229 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Denton
| Population : | 4,538 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Caroline County |
| Postal code : | 21629 |
| Area : | 13.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Capital city : | Denton is capital of Caroline County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1796 (229 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:35:40 (18th December 2025) |
| Density : | 327 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Denton is located at 38°53'4"N 75°49'38"W (38.8845600, -75.8271600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Denton
Demographics
The population of Denton increased by 2.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,418 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,362 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,331 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,330 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,326 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,333 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,364 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,462 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,487 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,512 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,538 | 0.57% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Denton
1 Martinak State Park
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2 Museum of Rural Life
16 N 2nd St, Denton, MD 21629, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Crouse Mill Park
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Other Places in Denton
1 Denton Town Hall
207 Market St, Denton, MD 21629 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Denton (6)
People born in Denton, including politician Sherman W. Tribbitt, Abolitionist, wife of Frederick Douglass Anna Murray-Douglass, racing driver Russ Snowberger, .
List
- Bodine Boling (American actress, film editor, film producer and screenwriter) she was born in 16/08/1982
- Edmund La Fayette Hardcastle (American soldier and state politician) he was born in 18/10/1824
- Charles Huff (American football coach) he was born in 26/04/1983
Schools in Denton
College & universities near Denton, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162168 | Chesapeake College | Wye Mills (MD) | 21679-0008 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Denton, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
| KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
Other cities in Caroline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caroline County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Boonsboro | 3,655 | Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States |
| Federalsburg | 2,658 | Town of the United States |
| Greensboro | 1,878 | Town located on the banks of the Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland |
| Ridgely | 1,655 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Preston | 700 | Human settlement in Caroline County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Goldsboro | 233 | Town of the United States |
| Hillsboro | 156 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Henderson | 143 | Town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States |
| Marydel | 136 | Town of the United States |
| Templeville | 116 | Town in Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Denton distances to largest Maryland cities
