Denton, Texas
Denton is a city in Denton County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 34 miles north of Fort Worth, with a population of about 165,998.
Denton
County
165,998
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
96.9 sq mi
Land Area
34 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Denton on Wikipedia
Denton City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Denton.
Major roads: FM 2164 · I-35 · I-35 Bus · Loop 288 · State Loop 288 · US Hwy 377 · US Hwy 380 · US Hwy 77
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Denton from our research
What we've verified about Denton, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A frontier county seat named for a slain preacher-lawyer that grew into a two-university town with a famous music scene. Details →
- Dining
- 318 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 79 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 97 public schools within 12 miles, across 15 districts and charters, mainly Denton ISD, Krum ISD and Argyle ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- City-owned electricity from Denton Municipal Electric (DME), plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (9 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (11 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Sanger Unit (11 mi). Nearest lakes: Lewisville Lake (10 mi), Grapevine Lake (15 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 37 licensed plumbers, 53 licensed HVAC contractors and 46 licensed electricians serve Denton. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Denton, Texas
Denton County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Denton in Denton County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Denton
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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