Denton County
Origin of the Name
Denton County was named after John Bunyan Denton (1806–1841), a preacher, lawyer, and soldier who tragically lost his life during a raid on a Native American camp.
Denton County
County Details
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County Seat Denton
Established 1846
Population 906,422
Median Age 37.2
Land Area 878.51 sq mi
Water Area 73.16 sq mi
Total Area 951.66 sq mi
Percent Urban 92.8%
Percent Rural 7.2%
Latitude, Longitude 33.1419° N, 97.1790° W