Denton, MD Demographics

A map of Denton's Population by Race

Denton, Maryland had a population of 4,848 in 2020. It was 63.2% White, 21.7% Black, 2.5% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Denton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Denton is the 208th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Denton's White Population

3,065 residents of Denton identify as White, or 63.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Denton larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Denton is ranked #328 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Denton is less White than neighboring West Denton (76.1% White), Williston (95.4% White), Ridgely (71.6% White), Greensboro (66.6% White), and Hillsboro (77.3% White).

Denton's Black Population

1,051 residents of Denton identify as Black, or 21.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Denton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Denton is ranked #156 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Denton is more Black than neighboring West Denton (13% Black), Williston (0% Black), Ridgely (12.2% Black), Greensboro (12.2% Black), and Hillsboro (13.3% Black).

Denton's Asian Population

119 residents of Denton identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Denton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Denton is ranked #198 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Denton is more Asian than neighboring West Denton (0% Asian), Williston (0% Asian), Ridgely (1.4% Asian), Greensboro (1% Asian), and Hillsboro (0% Asian).

Denton's Hispanic Population

298 residents of Denton identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Denton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Denton is ranked #229 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Denton is more Hispanic than neighboring West Denton (2.2% Hispanic), Williston (0.7% Hispanic), and Hillsboro (3.9% Hispanic). Denton is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridgely (9.4% Hispanic), and Greensboro (13.3% Hispanic).

Denton's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Denton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Denton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Denton is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Denton is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Denton (0% Native American/Other), Ridgely (0.7% Native American/Other), and Greensboro (0.7% Native American/Other). Denton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williston (1.3% Native American/Other).

Denton's Multiracial Population

276 residents of Denton identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Denton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Denton is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Denton is more Multiracial than neighboring Williston (2.6% Multiracial), Ridgely (4.7% Multiracial), and Hillsboro (4.7% Multiracial). Denton is less Multiracial than neighboring West Denton (8.7% Multiracial), and Greensboro (6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.