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Defiance

Pennsylvania · 316 residents · 0.169 sq mi
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Defiance is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,694. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,400. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

316
−6%since 2023
from 335 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,870 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,982 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
175237300362424201020202024Defiance
2024316
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,694
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,986 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,698
+8%since 2023
from $22,843 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.329
+10%since 2023
from 0.298 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction26.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance22.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

$87,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$644
US average: $1,442
75.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
24.4% rent
3.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
6.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
33.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.0
−5%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.9 min
+10%since 2023
from 32.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
46.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
8.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
52.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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, Pennsylvania?

Defiance, Pennsylvania has about 316 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Defiance, Pennsylvania earns about $90,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Defiance, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Defiance, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,400, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Defiance, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

About 3.6% of people in Defiance, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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