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Denton, NC


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Denton, North Carolina

Denton, North Carolina, in Davidson county, is 23 miles S of High Point, North Carolina (center to center) and 49 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is in the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point area. There are 1,450 residents in Denton.

The People and Families of Denton

In Denton, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Denton had a median family income of $40,375.

Political Inclinations

Denton folks tended to give their money ($3,854) to George W. Bush 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 68%.

Commuting

In Denton, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Denton, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity61
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
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