Denton, TX

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2019 Population

136,195

1.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

29.4

1.03% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

15.7%

11.6% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$60,018

6.25% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$218,800

11.1% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

72,079

2.25% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Denton, TX had a population of 136k people with a median age of 29.4 and a median household income of $60,018. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Denton, TX grew from 133,661 to 136,195, a 1.9% increase and its median household income grew from $56,489 to $60,018, a 6.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Denton, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.9%), White (Hispanic) (19.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.38%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.18%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.9%). 0% of the households in Denton, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

91.4% of the residents in Denton, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Denton, TX are University of North Texas (10,324 degrees awarded in 2020), Texas Woman's University (4,023 degrees), and Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton (97 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Denton, TX was $218,800, and the homeownership rate was 48.7%. Most people in Denton, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Denton, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Denton, TX is home to a population of 136k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.7% of Denton, TX residents were born outside of the country (17.3k people).

In 2019, there were 2.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.2k people) in Denton, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27k White (Hispanic) and 12.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Denton, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.2k ± 1.77k
White (Hispanic)
27k ± 1.8k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 1.26k

24.5%

Hispanic Population

33.4k people

24.5% of the people in Denton, TX are hispanic (33.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Denton, TX as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17.3k people

12.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

16.7k people

As of 2019, 12.7% of Denton, TX residents (17.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Denton, TX was 12.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Denton, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Denton, TX was 29.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 28, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Denton, TX are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Denton, TX residents was 29.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,517,866 ± 37,182 people
India
267,786 ± 12,644 people
El Salvador
216,011 ± 11,367 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,517,866 Texas residents, followed by India with 267,786 and El Salvador with 216,011.

Citizenship

91.4%

2019 Citizenship

91.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 91.4% of Denton, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Denton, TX was 91.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Denton, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,171 ± 372
Gulf War (2001-)
1,584 ± 323
Gulf War (1990s)
887 ± 238

Denton, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Denton, TX is $60,018. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Denton, TX was Census Tract 215.12 with a value of $183,590, followed by Census Tract 217.18 and Census Tract 203.03, with respective values of $158,168 and $127,083.

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,245. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Denton, TX employs 72.1k people. The largest industries in Denton, TX are Educational Services (11,883 people), Retail Trade (9,022 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,250 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,769), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($95,203), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,244).

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,018

2019 value

± $2,035

6.25%

1 Year Growth

± 4.52%

Households in Denton, TX have a median annual income of $60,018, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,489 in 2018, which represents a 6.25% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Denton, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

$68,707

Average Male Salary in Texas

± $741

$49,245

Average Female Salary in Texas

± $549

In 2019, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Texas

Asian
$69,055 ± $2,236
White
$55,439 ± $530
American Indian
$49,081 ± $7,151

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Texas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Denton, TX is from Texas.

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

0.482

2018 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2019, the income inequality in Texas was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.281% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 215.12
Census Tract 217.18
Census Tract 203.03

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Denton, TX was Census Tract 215.12 with a value of $183,590, followed by Census Tract 217.18 and Census Tract 203.03, with respective values of $158,168 and $127,083.

The following map shows all of the places in Denton, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Denton, TX (19.8k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,320 ± 1,109
Hispanic
6,128 ± 778
Black
2,466 ± 532

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Denton, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

72.1k

2019 Value

± 2,280

2.25%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Denton, TX grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 70.5k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Denton, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,271 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,143 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (7,138 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Denton, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Denton, TX, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,271 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,143 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (7,138 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Denton, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.63 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.44 times), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.42 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Denton, TX, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,379), Management Occupations ($66,697), and Legal Occupations ($64,792).

Industries

Employment by Industries

72.1k

2019 Value

± 2,280

2.25%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Denton, TX grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 70.5k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Denton, TX, are Educational Services (11,883 people), Retail Trade (9,022 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,250 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Denton, TX, though some of these residents may live in Denton, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Denton, TX, by number of employees, are Educational Services (11,883 people), Retail Trade (9,022 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,250 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Denton, TX has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.89 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.78 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.41 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Denton, TX, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,769), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($95,203), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,244).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 96.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Denton, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Texas

52.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
96.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Borden County, TX
95.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
95% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 96.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Denton, TX awarded 14,444 degrees. The student population of Denton, TX is skewed towards women, with 20,557 male students and 36,944 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Denton, TX are White (6,760 and 49.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,311 and 24.2%), Black or African American (1,771 and 13%), and Asian (961 and 7.03%).

The largest universities in Denton, TX by number of degrees awarded are University of North Texas (10,324 and 71.5%), Texas Woman's University (4,023 and 27.9%), and Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton (97 and 0.672%).

The most popular majors in Denton, TX are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (1,029 and 7.12%), General Studies (856 and 5.93%), and Library & Information Science (583 and 4.04%).

The median tuition cost in Denton, TX for a public four year colleges is $6,916 for in-state students and $16,732 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
856 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
528 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
992 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Denton, TX was General Studies with 856 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Denton, TX according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Texas
10,324 degrees awarded
Texas Woman's University
4,023 degrees awarded
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton
97 degrees awarded

$6,916

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Denton, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Texas with 10,324 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

4,738

Degrees Awarded to Men

9,706

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 4,738 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Denton, TX, which is 0.488 times less than the 9,706 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Denton, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6,760 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3,311 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,771 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Denton, TX was White students. These 6,760 degrees mean that there were 2.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,311 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Denton, TX was $218,800 in 2019, which is 0.91 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $196,900 to $218,800, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Denton, TX is 48.7%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Denton, TX have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Denton, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$218,800

2019 Median

± $4,577

$196,900

2018 Median

± $5,276

In 2019, the median property value in Denton, TX grew to to $218,800 from the previous year's value of $196,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Denton, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Denton, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,018

Median Household Income

± $2,035

46.7k

Number of Households

± 1,560

In 2019, the median household income of the 46.7k households in Denton, TX grew to $60,018 from the previous year's value of $56,489.

The following chart displays the households in Denton, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Denton, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Denton, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

48.7%

2019 Homeownership

48%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 48.7% of the housing units in Denton, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Denton, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Denton, TX have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Denton, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Denton, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (75.7%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (5.42%)

In 2019, 75.7% of workers in Denton, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (5.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Denton, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Denton, TX have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

85% of the population of Denton, TX has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 8.43% on Medicaid, 8.49% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Denton County, TX see 1851 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.3% increase from the previous year (1578 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1736 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 843 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Denton County, TX.

1,851 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Denton County, TX

Primary care physicians in Denton County, TX see an average of 1,851 patients per year. This represents a 17.3% increase from the previous year (1,578 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Denton County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

15%

Uninsured

53.5%

Employer Coverage

8.43%

Medicaid

8.49%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Denton, TX declined by 1.75% from 15.3% to 15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Denton, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.