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Denton, NC

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Population
1,610
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
698 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$167,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$842/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,847
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Denton

Located in southern Davidson County, Denton offers a quiet, relaxed pace with deep roots in North Carolina’s timber and railroad history. The town comes together at Denton FarmPark, a popular outdoor park known for its vintage steam trains and the massive Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion each summer. Day to day, life here revolves around quiet country roads, local family businesses, and friendly neighbors. It is a down-to-earth community with plenty of open space, making it a great fit for anyone seeking authentic small-town living.

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Outskirts FitA+100.0ratingLow Rent PricesA93.5ratingLow Wildfire Smoke ExposureA93.4rating

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