How Does Denton, TX Spend Tax Money?
Denton, TX spends $21,622 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.1B. Top spending categories: Police ($2,464/person), Highways & Roads ($1,150/person), Fire Protection ($787/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (83/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,622 |
| Total Revenue | $5.7B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 142,262 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 83/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$2,464/person
Highways & Roads$1,150/person
Fire Protection$787/person
Parks & Recreation$48/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.