Denton County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Denton County, Texas
Denton County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
979,561
Median Age
37.0
Male Median
36.5
Female Median
37.5
Denton County, Texas Population Growth

Denton County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +56.0%%.
+56.0%% Growth
Denton County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Denton County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.0 | 979,561 |
| 2023 | 36.8 | 945,644 |
| 2022 | 36.5 | 914,870 |
| 2021 | 36.2 | 885,012 |
| 2020 | 35.8 | 861,690 |
| 2019 | 35.5 | 833,822 |
| 2018 | 35.2 | 807,047 |
| 2017 | 34.9 | 781,321 |
| 2016 | 34.5 | 754,650 |
| 2015 | 34.2 | 731,851 |
| 2014 | 33.8 | 708,627 |
| 2013 | 33.4 | 687,857 |
| 2012 | 33.0 | 667,934 |
| 2011 | 32.8 | 648,470 |
| 2010 | 32.6 | 628,084 |
Denton County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 17.6% |
| 18–24 | 8.9% |
| 25–34 | 14.6% |
| 35–54 | 30.0% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65+ | 11.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Denton County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 53.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 17.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Denton County, Texas
The median age in Denton County, Texas is 37.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Denton County, Texas is 979,561.
In Denton County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 11.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Denton County, Texas is aging.