Demographics & People — Denton, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,879 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
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| Median Age | 39.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,658 |
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| Family Households | 1,082 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.452 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,211 |
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| Black or African American | 1,306 |
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| Asian | 26 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 144 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,849 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 809 |
| English | 694 |
| German | 629 |
| Italian | 373 |
| Irish | 359 |
| American | 294 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 161 |
| European | 146 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 80 |
Language
| English Only | 4,519 |
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| Spanish | 90 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,656 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 238 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,603 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Denton, Maryland.
