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Defiance

Pennsylvania · 196 residents · 0.169 sq mi
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Defiance has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,438. Population has fallen 43% since 2019, a loss of 150 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−43%since 2019
from 346 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,160 / sq mi
−43%since 2019
from 2,047 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+32%since 2019
from 33.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
175237300362424201020202024Defiance
2024316
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,438
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,752
−1%since 2019
from $16,847 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $780 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−22%since 2019
from 1.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+4%since 2019
from 30.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
Female
59.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

Defiance, Pennsylvania has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Defiance, Pennsylvania earns about $63,438 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 $79,700, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Defiance, Pennsylvania?

About 3.9% 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 14.3% of people in Defiance, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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