Denton, North Carolina facts for kids
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Denton, North Carolina
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Location of Denton, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davidson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
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| • Total | 1,494 |
| • Density | 710.41/sq mi (274.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
27239
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-16980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406375 |
| Website | www.townofdenton.com |
Denton is a small town located in Davidson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a friendly community where about 1,494 people lived as of the 2020 census.
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Where is Denton Located?
Denton is in the southern part of Davidson County. It is about 17 miles southeast of Lexington, which is the main city of the county.
The town covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.46 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Denton's Climate
The climate describes the usual weather in a place over a long time. Here's a quick look at the weather in Denton:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
82 (28) |
92 (33) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
103 (39) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
87 (31) |
79 (26) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
54 (12) |
62 (17) |
71 (22) |
78 (26) |
84 (29) |
88 (31) |
86 (30) |
80 (27) |
71 (22) |
62 (17) |
52 (11) |
70 (21) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
33 (1) |
40 (4) |
48 (9) |
56 (13) |
65 (18) |
69 (21) |
68 (20) |
61 (16) |
49 (9) |
40 (4) |
33 (1) |
49 (10) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −8 (−22) |
2 (−17) |
8 (−13) |
25 (−4) |
33 (1) |
39 (4) |
45 (7) |
46 (8) |
36 (2) |
21 (−6) |
10 (−12) |
−1 (−18) |
−8 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.83 (97) |
3.78 (96) |
4.02 (102) |
3.64 (92) |
3.52 (89) |
3.90 (99) |
4.08 (104) |
4.17 (106) |
3.94 (100) |
3.68 (93) |
3.41 (87) |
3.27 (83) |
45.24 (1,148) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Denton?
The number of people living in Denton has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 320 | — | |
| 1920 | 559 | 74.7% | |
| 1930 | 540 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 677 | 25.4% | |
| 1950 | 766 | 13.1% | |
| 1960 | 852 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,017 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 949 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,292 | 36.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,450 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,636 | 12.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,494 | −8.7% | |
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Denton's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,494 people living in Denton. These people lived in 671 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 403 of these households were families.
Most people in Denton are White. There are also smaller numbers of people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
A Look Back: Denton's History
Denton officially became a town on March 11, 1907. Before that, it was known as "Finch's Cross Road." When it became Denton, it got its first mayor, J.E. Varner, and a group of town leaders called commissioners.
Several historic buildings in Denton are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important places that are protected because of their history. These include the Adderton - Badgett House, Chapel Hill Church Tabernacle, Mor-Val Hosiery Mill, and Mount Ebal Methodist Protestant Church.
The Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion
One of the biggest events in Denton is the Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion. It happens every year around the July 4th holiday at Denton FarmPark. This event is known as the largest antique tractor and engine show in the Southeast!
The reunion started small, with just a few farm equipment displays. Now, it's a huge five-day event that attracts over 50,000 visitors from many different states. You can see old farm machines, enjoy train and helicopter rides, listen to music, and watch fireworks. The main goal of the event is to teach people, especially kids, about the history of farming and how things used to be done.
Learning in Denton: Schools and Colleges
Denton has two elementary schools for younger students: Denton Elementary and Silver Valley Elementary. Silver Valley is a smaller school, while Denton Elementary is almost twice its size.
After elementary school, students go to South Davidson Middle School. This middle school is just outside the town limits. From there, students move on to South Davidson High School, which is connected to the middle school. South Davidson High is the smallest high school in Davidson County.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, the closest two-year college is Davidson County Community College. If they are looking for a four-year college, Pfeiffer University is about 19 miles south of Denton.
Famous People from Denton
Some notable people have come from Denton:
- Furman Bisher - a well-known sportswriter.
- Max Lanier - a professional baseball player.
- Buren Skeen - a NASCAR driver.
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Salisbury Street in Denton
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Location of Denton, North Carolina
