Defiance, OH

City

Overview of Defiance

Total Population

17,276

Median Household Income

$61,439

Median Home Value

$139,900

% 30+ Min Commute

10.6%

Median Gross Rent

$853

Employment Rate

94.5%

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Bachelor's or Higher

21.0%

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.2%
High School / GED: 40.7%
Some College or Associate's: 30.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.3%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 2.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Nearby Neighborhoods in Defiance

Neighborhood

Defiance, OH

Holgate Avenue Historic District

Ayersville / Southerton

Brunersburg / Rosedale

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources