Denton, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,879
Population
926/sq mi density
$63,769
Median Income
$27,246 per capita
$234,700
Home Value
$362,933 Zillow
$995
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
358
Violent Crime/100K
3,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,769 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$234,700 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
358 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,879
Census 2023
Population Density
926
per square mile
Land Area
5.4
square miles (13.9 km²)
Median Age
38.3 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 26.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
65.8%
Black
26.8%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.1%
Spanish
4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
22.5%
73% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.3%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.7%
69% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.457
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,879 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 926 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.8% |
| Black or African American | 26.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.4% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 22.5% |
| Health Insurance | 97.3% |
| Uninsured | 2.7% |
| Broadband Access | 91.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.457 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |