KSMap-doton-Denton, 2004
Denton’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 247 in 1900, a peak of 337 in 1910, 130 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1885 on.
- 1886Denton is laid out
DentonKS
A town of 129, laid out in 1886.
Population
129
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Median home value
$112K
Census ACS
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
63.3
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Denton a good place to live?
Denton’s median age is 63.3 years, against 38.1 years in Kansas’ towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 152 in Kansas we compare has a lower July high than Denton. Denton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
129 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Denton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Denton, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDoniphan Co RWD 3No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Denton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDoniphan County ClerkDoniphan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2020
ZIP code6601766017 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Denton.
Who lives here
41% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 41% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 11% of residents (24% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
63.3median age · KS 37.4
DentonKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school21%
Some college35%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
42% women, 58% men
About 137 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±7.7 points). Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Denton | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.8% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.8% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.3% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.5% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.5% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.1% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.1% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 34.7% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.1% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.3% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Denton has four seasons and pleasant summers
Denton has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 18° and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–40°
Spring43–64°
Summer65–86°
Fall44–66°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Denton faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Denton is
Denton beats the Kansas average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 39% of Denton adults have high blood pressure, above both the Kansas town median (34%) and the median of U.S. towns (35%). 29% of adults feel lonely in Denton.
| Denton | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
4 better22 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Denton | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.8% | 63.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 8.1% |
Amberwell Atchison Association
15.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Denton
16pages on Denton
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Denton
Highland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Highland8.8 mi$4,080 in-state tuitionBenedictine CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Atchison13.7 mi$36,350 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Denton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Denton
City in Doniphan County, Kansas
Denton is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 130.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,076 ft
- ZIP code
- 66017
Questions about Denton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Denton, KS a good place to live?
Denton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.