Denton, TX is the seat of Denton County and has a population of nearly 140,000 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. Since the University of North Texas is located here, Denton is often considered a college town. And it is, in fact, the case that educational services play a large role in Denton’s economy. The rainiest months in Denton are typically May and October. The city also lies at the southern tip of Tornado Alley, although tornadoes rarely form in the city itself.