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 119 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6335,-80.1159 |
| Altitude | 722 feet / 220 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1907 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:14:00 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 322 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Denton is located at 35°38'0"N 80°6'57"W (35.6334700, -80.1158800).
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Official website of Denton
Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Denton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199306 | Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer (NC) | 28109-0960 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Denton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Denton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Post Office | Denton (NC) | 27239 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Denton, Texas The seventh most populous city in Texas. 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