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Defiance

Missouri · 63 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 17 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−21%since 2023
from 80 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
62 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 79 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.3
+8%since 2023
from 59.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4073106139172201020202024Defiance
202463
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$68,241
−27%since 2023
from $93,223 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
−48.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
+192%since 2023
from 0.110 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade35.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$512,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
Female
39.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Defiance, Missouri?

Defiance, Missouri has about 63 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Defiance, Missouri expensive?

In Defiance, Missouri, the median home is worth about $512,500.

How educated are people in Defiance, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Defiance, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Defiance, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in Defiance, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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