Denton, Texas
About Denton
Denton is a mid-size city in northern Texas with an estimated population of 165,998. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#161 nationwide).
Officially, Denton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 96.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,712 residents per square mile.
📰 Denton News Today
- Argyle ISD leads southern Denton County in TEA Accountability Ratings, Denton ISD drops and more Cross Timbers Gazette · Aug 18
- Denton resident wins $1 million from scratch-off lottery ticket - Denton Record-Chronicle Denton Record-Chronicle · Aug 18
- Denton resident wins $1 million prize on Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket WFAA · Aug 18
- North Texas resident claims $1M lottery prize. See where they bought the ticket - Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Aug 18
- Texas lawmaker preparing bill proposing a later start date to the school year: 'Doesn't make sense' abc13.com · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Denton Unique
- A top-25 city in Texas by population (#19 of 1,224 incorporated places).
- One of 8 places in the US named Denton — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Denton
- 940's Kitchen & Cocktails — american
- Ambro’s Tacos y Más — mexican
- Amy's Donuts — donut
- Andaman Thai — thai
- Applebee's — american
- Back Dough — donut
- Bubble Well — bubble tea (café)
- Buffet King — asian
- Chiloso Mexican Bistro — mexican
- Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum · Museum
- Freeplay Arcade · Arcade
- Water Works & Denton I.S.D. Natatorium · Water park
- African American Museum · Museum
- Bayless-Selby House Museum · Museum
- Free Play Arcade Denton · Arcade
- Game Changers Sports & Arcade Grill · Arcade
- North Texas State Fair and Rodeo · Attraction
- Texas First Ladies Historic Costume Collection Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Denton
- Avondale Park reviews ★
- Bowling Green Park reviews ★
- Carl Gene Young Sr. Park reviews ★
- Denia Park reviews ★
- Denton County Historical Park reviews ★
- Evers Park reviews ★
- Fred Moore Park reviews ★
- Joe Skiles Park reviews ★
- MLK Jr. Rec Center Park reviews ★
- Mack Park reviews ★
- McKenna Park reviews ★
- Milam Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Denton
- ALICE MOORE ALEXANDER
- BORMAN EL
- CALHOUN MIDDLE
- DENTON CLASSICAL ACADEMY
- DENTON CO J J A E P
- DENTON COUNTY JJAEP CFB CAMPUS
- DENTON H S
- GINNINGS EL
- JOE DALE SPARKS CAMPUS
- KI CHARTER - DENTON
- NETTE SHULTZ
- NEWTON RAYZOR EL
- NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY-NORTH CAMPUS
- STRICKLAND MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Medical City Denton ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Baylor Scott White The Heart Hospital Corinth · 24/7 ER
- University Behavioral Health Of Denton · Psychiatric
- Mayhill Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.