Denton County, Texas
Denton County is located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 906,422, making it the seventh-most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Denton. The county, which was named for John B. Denton, was established in 1846. Denton County constitutes part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. In 2007, it was one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.
Denton County | |
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County | |
The Denton County Courts Building, built 1998 | |
Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°12′N 97°07′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | April 11, 1846 |
| Named for | John B. Denton |
| Seat | Denton |
| Largest city | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 953 sq mi (2,470 km2) |
| • Land | 878 sq mi (2,270 km2) |
| • Water | 75 sq mi (190 km2) 7.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 906,422 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 1,006,492 |
| • Density | 950/sq mi (370/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 4th, 13th, 26th, 32nd |
| Website | dentoncounty |
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