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Denton, Maryland


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Denton, Maryland

Denton, Maryland, in Caroline county, is 45 miles SE of Dundalk, Maryland (center to center) and 51 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. There are 2,960 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Denton

In Denton, about 38% of adults are married. People in Denton are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Denton had a median family income of $42,583. Lots of residents of Denton prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Denton folks tended to give their money ($3,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Denton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Denton that were owner-occupied was 62%.

Commuting

In Denton, 88% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Of Note

High Points

Denton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Denton Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Denton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Denton, MD

Comparing Denton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women83
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents48
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Property Taxes48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime24

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