Denton, TX: Marketing for Dental & Medical Practices
Public data on Denton, and what we would do first for a practice there because of it.
Denton at a glance
Furthest from the US: share of residents 65 and older (12.5% against 17.2%), then share of residents who speak Spanish at home (16.8% against 13.6%).
- Residents, July 2025 estimate169,431Up 21.1% from the April 2020 base of 139,898
- Median household income$76,019Below both Texas ($78,476) and the US ($80,734)
- Median age31.4Below both Texas (35.6) and the US (38.9)
- Residents 65 and older12.5%Below Texas (13.4%), well below the US (17.2%)
- Bachelor's degree or higher (residents 25+)41.8%Well above Texas (33.8%), above the US (35.7%)
- Speak Spanish at home (residents 5+)16.8%Well below Texas (28.1%), well above the US (13.6%)
The median household income is where Denton and Flower Mound (13 miles apart) differ most: $76,019 against $161,235, then the share who speak Spanish at home (16.8% against 8.5%).
Local healthcare landscape in Denton
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, at 3000 North I-35, says it is certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Medical City Denton, at 3535 S Interstate 35 E, describes itself as a Level II Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center. The City of Denton's Area Plans page lists the Southeast Denton Area Plan and the Design Downtown Denton Area Plan. The Oak Gateway Area Plan page says the plan was developed for the neighborhoods surrounding the University of North Texas campus, that the Oak Hickory Historic District and West Oak Historic District are situated in the planning area, and that in 2016 City Council directed staff to update the Fry Street Small Area Plan.
Neighborhoods and areas
- Southeast Denton
- Downtown Denton
- Oak Gateway
- Oak Hickory Historic District
- West Oak Historic District
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Who practices in Denton
NPI-registered providers with a practice address in Denton, by primary specialty (people, not offices). Per resident, Denton is furthest above the US among chiropractors (1.3 times the US rate) and lowest among plastic surgeons (0.3 times).
| Specialty | In Denton | Residents per provider | US | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists | 105 | 1 per 1,614 | 1 per 1,340 | Below |
| Chiropractors | 69 | 1 per 2,456 | 1 per 3,311 | Well above |
| Dermatologists | 9 | 1 per 18,826 | 1 per 17,857 | Below |
| Physical therapists | 129 | 1 per 1,313 | 1 per 1,181 | Below |
| Optometrists | 29 | 1 per 5,842 | 1 per 5,291 | Below |
| Podiatrists | 8 | 1 per 21,179 | 1 per 14,706 | Well below |
| Plastic surgeons | 1 | 1 per 169,431 | 1 per 58,824 | Well below |
Private-sector health care employers in Denton County, 2024
2024 annual averages for the whole county. Offices of dentists are 21.1% of them, above the US share of 18.5%.
- Ambulatory health care establishments1,871Average employment 19,161
- Offices of physicians688
- Offices of dentists394
- Offices of other health practitioners472
What we'd prioritize for a Denton practice
Chosen by fixed rules from the figures above.
Be easy to find for people who just moved here
Denton grew by 29,533 residents (+21.1%) between April 2020 and July 2025. With that many new residents, we would start with maps and directory listings.
Room to stand out for plastic surgeons
Denton has 0.3 times the US number of NPI-registered plastic surgeons per resident (one for every 169,431 residents). Fewer local competitors in search for a plastic surgeon. See our marketing for plastic surgeons.
Show the practice on social media
Median age 31.4 (US 38.9). Regular posts showing the team and office are part of our social media plan.
Texas advertising rules to know
The Texas page quotes the 5 state rules we check before anything goes live.
Talk to Us About Your Denton Practice
- No Long-Term Contracts
- HIPAA-Compliant
- 4–6 Week Delivery
Sources
- Census Bureau population estimates, July 1, 2025 estimates; April 1, 2020 estimates base
- Census Gazetteer files, 2025
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024 5-year
- CMS NPI Registry, live registry as of 2026-11-01
- Census ZIP code relationship files, 2020
- 2020 Census block populations, April 1, 2020
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (private sector), 2024 annual averages
Provider counts use each NPI record’s practice ZIP code, split between places by where the ZIP’s 2020 census residents live.
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