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Defiance Micro

Defiance, OH · 1 counties · 39,350 residents · 411.439 sq mi
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Defiance has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,505. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

39,350
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 39,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
96 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
38K38K39K39K40K1990201020202024Defiance
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,505
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,938 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,545
−36%vs 2000
vs $19,667 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$364
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $472 in 2000
US average: $450
78.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
21.6% rent
1.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(37,000)
Black1.5%(590)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,722)
Asian0.2%(62)
Other4.3%(1,698)
Diversity Score27.6%(10,849)
28
+28%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.8%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

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How many people live in Defiance, OH?

Defiance, OH has about 39,350 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Defiance, OH?

The typical household in Defiance, OH earns about $31,505 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 $53,400, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Defiance, OH?

About 12.5% 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 8.8% of people in Defiance, OH live below the federal poverty line.

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