City

Denton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Carter County  ·  Kentucky

👥516Population
💰$40,405Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂29.1Median Age
🏠$101,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
21%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
8%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (4.8%)
HS Graduate90 (33.5%)
Some College19 (7.1%)
Associates73 (27.1%)
Bachelors62 (23%)
Graduate Degree12 (4.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 27.1%Bachelors: 23%Graduate: 4.5%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College7.1%
Associates27.1%
Bachelors23.0%
Graduate4.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56%Renter: 44%Tenure
Owner56.0%
Renter44.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
43%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,405 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$101,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units223
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
55%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Denton, KY

Denton is a city in Kentucky, located in Carter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 516 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.1 years.

Economically, Denton is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,405 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Denton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,600, which is well below the national average.

The population of Denton is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Denton, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Denton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41132 516 $40,405 $101,600 0.0% 27.5% 56.0%