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Defiance

Ohio · 17,066 residents · 12.786 sq mi
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Defiance has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,066
+4%since 2000
from 16,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,335 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Defiance
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,670 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,919
+56%since 2000
from $19,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(13,557)
Black3.2%(532)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(2,100)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.8%(5,888)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(13,026)
Black3%(507)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(2,780)
Asian0.5%(87)
Other2.4%(405)
Diversity Score46.3%(7,899)
Diversity Score
46
+29%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Defiance, Ohio?

Defiance, Ohio has about 17,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Defiance, Ohio?

The typical household in Defiance, Ohio earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Defiance, Ohio expensive?

In Defiance, Ohio, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Defiance, Ohio?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Defiance, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Defiance, Ohio?

About 16.0% of people in Defiance, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Defiance, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Defiance, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 298 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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