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Defiance

Pennsylvania · 239 residents · 0.169 sq mi
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Defiance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,625. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,400. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% 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
239
−4%vs 2011
vs 249 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 1,473 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
−16%vs 2011
vs 37.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
175237300362424201020202024Defiance
2024316
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,660
−19%vs 2011
vs $14,361 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.349 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $84,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $654 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−36.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.5% in 2011
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+12%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(9)
Diversity Score8.7%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(235)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(5)
Diversity Score7.5%(18)
Diversity Score
8
−14%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.0% 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
26.8 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 26.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% 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
4.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% 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
10.8%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.2% in 2011
Female
56.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

Defiance, Pennsylvania has about 239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Defiance, Pennsylvania earns about $26,625 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

About 2.2% 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 32.3% of people in Defiance, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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