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Defiance

Missouri · 159 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
+71%since 2019
from 93 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
157 / sq mi
+71%since 2019
from 92 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
−9%since 2019
from 61.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4073106139172201020202024Defiance
202463
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$50,200
−23%since 2019
from $65,549 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing27.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% in 2019
16.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(145)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Female
50.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Defiance, Missouri?

Defiance, Missouri has about 159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Defiance, Missouri?

About 11.8% 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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