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Defiance County

Ohio · 38,286 residents · 411.439 sq mi
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Defiance County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,110. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
38,286
−3%since 2000
from 39,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K38K39K39K40K1990201020202024Defiance County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,110
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,051
+58%since 2000
from $19,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(35,471)
Black1.7%(657)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,857)
Asian0.3%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(8,510)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(32,276)
Black1.6%(598)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(3,950)
Asian0.3%(133)
Other1.9%(734)
Diversity Score31.9%(12,207)
Segregation Score22.5%(8,617)
Diversity Score
32
+48%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Defiance County, Ohio?

Defiance County, Ohio has about 38,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Defiance County, Ohio?

The typical household in Defiance County, Ohio earns about $62,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Defiance County, Ohio expensive?

In Defiance County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $125,100, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Defiance County, Ohio?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Defiance County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Defiance County, Ohio?

About 10.0% of people in Defiance County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Defiance County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Defiance County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,064 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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