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Denton, MD

Founded 1796Caroline CountyElev. 13 m
Population
4,879
Median home
$234,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Denton

Denton is home to roughly 4,879 residents. Denton was founded in 1796 and sits in Caroline County. The median age is 38.3 and the median household income is $63,769. Homes carry a median value of $234,700, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.8%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,879
Median age
38.3
Median household income
$63,769
Per-capita income
$27,246
Poverty rate
10.7%
High-school grad or higher
79.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg. commute
27.1 min
Work from home
6.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.8%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black25.4%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.8%
Service19.8%
Production, transportation & material moving19.1%
Sales & office17.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$234,700
Median gross rent
$995/mo
Owner-occupied
55%
Median year built
1976
Households
1,658
Avg. household size
2.76

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Denton has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Lockerman Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Denton Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime46% above national
Denton564
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 131% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime17% above national
Denton2,276
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Denton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Denton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Caroline County
DroughtRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Denton is in Caroline County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Denton was founded in 1796 and sits in Caroline County. Elevation ~13 m.

Map of Denton
Denton, MD
Where Denton is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownDenton
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Schoolhouse, DentonDenton ArmoryMemory LaneWilliston Mill Historic District
Notable people from Denton
Anna Murray-DouglassSherman W. TribbittRuss SnowbergerCharles HuffBodine Boling
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Nearby cities
Easton (15 mi)Cambridge (26 mi)Chestertown (27 mi)Annapolis (37 mi)Salisbury (37 mi)Fruitland (40 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Denton, MD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Denton, Maryland.

Christopher Todd Roberts, 55
Denton · 21629
AKA Christopher T Roberts

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Denton — frequently asked

What is the population of Denton, Maryland?
Denton has a population of about 4,879, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Denton?
The median home value in Denton is $234,700, and the median gross rent is $995/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Denton safe? What is the crime rate?
Denton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 564 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Denton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Caroline County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hurricane, strong wind.
How many schools are in Denton?
Denton has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Denton?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Denton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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