Denton, MD town hall & government
Denton spent $6.3 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,396 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Denton's government.
Where Denton's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 42%
- Fees & charges 17%
- Utility sales 10%
- From the state 9%
- Income taxes 7%
- Interest, fines & other 7%
- From the federal government 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Denton
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Caroline County Public Schools
Denton's K–12 school district, shared with Federalsburg, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Henderson, Hillsboro and Marydel. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Maryland districts overall: 47% local, 44% state, 9% federal
- Local 17%
- State 71%
- Federal 12%
Of the $20,202 per pupil, $12,247 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Denton kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Denton pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Denton's government
Who represents Denton
Denton is represented in Congress by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela D. Alsobrooks and Representative Andy Harris. Wes Moore is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.