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Statistics and Fun Facts
Denton's Population: 119,454 (2008 Estimate)
The U. S. Census Bureau has ranked Denton in the top twenty five of the
fastest growing cities in the nation
The City of Denton encompasses a landmass of 89.5 square miles
5 Biggest Employers in Denton:
• University of North Texas
• Denton Independent School District
• Texas Woman's University
• Denton County
• Peterbilt Motors
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Denton is the Redbud Capital of Texas, so named for the many
Redbud trees in and around the city.
In 2006, Money magazine named Denton No. 58 out of the
"Top 100 Best Places to Live in America."
Denton is sometimes referred to by its nickname "Little D".
(a reference to "Big D" - that'd be Dallas, of course!
Famous People Who Have Called Denton "Home":
Jim Lehrer: TV Journalist, MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour
Phyllis George: Beauty queen; crowned Miss America 1971 and appeared on television with "NFL Today"
"Mean" Joe Greene: football player - was defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and helped the Steelers win four Super Bowls during the 1970's
Pat Boone: singer/actor - earned gold records in the late 1950's - early 1960's for "Ain't That a Shame" and "I'll Be Home," "Love Letters in the Sand," and starred in several movies, including "State Fair." Also owned a restraurant on corner of Fulton & University.
Larry McMurtry: author, wrote "Lonesome Dove," which won the Pulitzer Prize, and numerous other bestsellers, including "Terms of Endearment"
Roy Orbison: late singer and guitarist; songs included "Pretty Woman" and "Crying"
Don Henley: Rock musician
Sam Bass: Infamous wild west bandit
Norah Jones: Graduated from UNT School of Music. Blue note Jazz artist in early 2000's
Dr. Phil (McGraw): Received PhD in Clinical Psychology from UNT, author of 5 #1 best sellers, star syndicated TV show
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