Denton
Town in Caroline County, Maryland

Denton is a town in Caroline County, Maryland, with 4,848 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Denton, 1.0 miles NW.
- 4,848residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 920 / sq mipopulation density
- 21629ZIP code
About Denton
Denton is a town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, Denton had a population of 4,848. It is the county seat of Caroline County.
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Living in Denton
- Median household income
- $66,510
- Median home value
- $234,600
- Median rent
- $1,043/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Denton had 4,848 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,848 |
|---|---|
| Density | 920 per sq mi (355 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Denton at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Caroline County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,848 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8794° N, 75.8245° W |
| ZIP code | 21629 |
| Official website | dentonmaryland.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2422725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Denton
- West Denton1.0 mi NW
- Williston3.7 mi SW
- Ridgely6.0 mi NW
- Greensboro6.8 mi N
- Hillsboro6.8 mi W
- Queen Anne7.5 mi W
- Cordova9.4 mi W
- Goldsboro10.7 mi N
- Preston12.5 mi S
- Farmington, DE13.2 mi E
- Federalsburg13.2 mi S
- Greenwood, DE13.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Denton
What county is Denton in?
Denton is in Caroline County, Maryland.
What is the population of Denton, MD?
4,848 people lived in Denton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Denton, MD?
The ZIP code of Denton is 21629.
What is the elevation of Denton?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Denton?
West Denton (1.0 mi), Williston (3.7 mi), Ridgely (6.0 mi), Greensboro (6.8 mi), Hillsboro (6.8 mi).
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