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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.

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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