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Defiance

Missouri · 155 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Defiance has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,750. Population has grown 22% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $354,200. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
+22%vs 2011
vs 127 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
153 / sq mi
+22%vs 2011
vs 125 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+1%vs 2011
vs 49.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,208 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,333
+2%vs 2011
vs $21,894 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.291 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade29.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $362,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
71.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
−1%vs 2011
vs 7.2 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(146)
Black3.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(19)
Diversity Score
12
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 32.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.6%
+9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
Female
67.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Defiance, Missouri?

Defiance, Missouri has about 155 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Defiance, Missouri?

The typical household in Defiance, Missouri earns about $49,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Defiance, Missouri expensive?

In Defiance, Missouri, the median home is worth about $354,200.

How educated are people in Defiance, Missouri?

About 16.7% 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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