Town government · Davidson County, NC
Denton's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2022), Denton took in $4.1 million and spent $2.6 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Denton's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes35%
Fees for services37%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$1.1 million
- Sewer$424 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money21%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other7.7%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Denton's spending goes to police, fire, courts and jails.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 11%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$652 thousand
- Sewer systems$468 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and fire protection
- Police$479 thousand
- Fire protection$226 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$403 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$318 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Denton. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Town of Denton itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.