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Defiance, OH · 1 counties · 38,292 residents (2025 est.) · 411.439 sq mi
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Defiance has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,200. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,343
−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: 281
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,292 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
38K38K39K39K40K1990201020202024Defiance
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,064
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,589
+81%since 2000
from $19,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(32,495)
Black1.6%(619)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(4,270)
Asian0.2%(89)
Other2.3%(870)
Diversity Score33.6%(12,873)
Segregation Score28.7%(10,987)
Diversity Score
34
+56%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
+27%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

DefianceCENTRAL17,009
What's inside

1 component county

Defiance CountyCENTRAL38,292
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Defiance, OH?

Defiance, OH has about 38,343 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Defiance, OH?

The typical household in Defiance, OH earns about $73,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Defiance, OH expensive?

In Defiance, OH, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Defiance, OH?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Defiance, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Defiance, OH?

About 10.5% of people in Defiance, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Defiance, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Defiance, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,007 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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