City

Denton, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Caroline County  ·  Maryland

👥10,285Population
💰$70,117Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$293,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 14.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic1.9%
Black14.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma75 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,325 (37.9%)
Some College956 (15.6%)
Associates850 (13.8%)
Bachelors563 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree1,373 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College15.6%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,117 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$293,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,086/mo
Total Housing Units3,972
Vacant Units413

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Denton, MD

Denton is a city in Maryland, located in Caroline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,285 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Denton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,117 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Denton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,086 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Denton is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.08%).

Denton, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Denton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21629 10,285 $70,117 $293,700 $1,086 7.4% 31.5% 71.5%