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World Population Review
Defiance County, Ohio Population 2021
Defiance County, Ohio's estimated population is 38,083 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Defiance County, Ohio is the 66th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 Population was 39,082 and has seen a growth of -2.56% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,083 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 38,085 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 38,087 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 38,089 | -67 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 38,156 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 38,140 | -186 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 38,326 | -199 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 38,525 | -39 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 38,564 | -263 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 38,827 | -178 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 39,005 | -77 | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 39,082 | -268 | -0.68% |
| 1990 | 39,350 | -637 | -1.59% |
| 1980 | 39,987 | 3,038 | 8.22% |
| 1970 | 36,949 | 5,441 | 17.27% |
| 1960 | 31,508 | 5,583 | 21.54% |
| 1950 | 25,925 | 1,558 | 6.39% |
| 1940 | 24,367 | 1,653 | 7.28% |
| 1930 | 22,714 | -1,835 | -7.47% |
| 1920 | 24,549 | 51 | 0.21% |
| 1910 | 24,498 | -1,889 | -7.16% |
| 1900 | 26,387 | 618 | 2.40% |
| 1890 | 25,769 | 3,254 | 14.45% |
| 1880 | 22,515 | 6,796 | 43.23% |
| 1870 | 15,719 | 3,833 | 32.25% |
| 1860 | 11,886 | 4,920 | 70.63% |
| 1850 | 6,966 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.01%
County Website
State
Founded
April 7, 1845
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
39,082
Growth Since 2010
-2.56%
Defiance County, Ohio Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,608 | 90.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1,264 | 3.31% |
| Some Other Race | 1,247 | 3.27% |
| Black or African American | 670 | 1.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 190 | 0.50% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
Defiance County, Ohio Population by Race
Defiance County, Ohio Population Pyramid $2021
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Defiance County, Ohio Population by Age
Defiance County, Ohio Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,297 | 2.46 | 76.3 |
| Married | 8,111 | 2.96 | 91.2 |
| Non Family | 4,615 | 1.25 | 59.8 |
| Female | 1,764 | 2.97 | 55.8 |
| Male | 807 | 3.19 | 65.9 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Defiance County, Ohio Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 659 | 2.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,632 | 6.30% |
| High School Graduate | 10,918 | 42.15% |
| Some College | 5,581 | 21.54% |
| Associates Degree | 2,464 | 9.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,047 | 11.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,603 | 6.19% |
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Defiance County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Defiance County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,213 | 21,378 | 4,261 |
| Hispanic | 2,047 | 1,692 | 263 |
| Other Race | 856 | 642 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 432 | 396 | 52 |
| Black | 375 | 310 | 44 |
| Native American | 105 | 105 | 13 |
| Asian | 98 | 98 | 44 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Defiance County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,335
Average Earnings
$48,171
Average Male
$30,507
Average Female
Defiance County, Ohio Earnings by Educational Attainment
Defiance County, Ohio Language by Age
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Defiance County, Ohio Language
95.50% of Defiance County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 4.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.42% of the population.
Defiance County, Ohio Language
Defiance County, Ohio Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,414 | 3,021 | 9.32% |
| Hispanic | 3,737 | 550 | 14.72% |
| Multiple | 1,244 | 284 | 22.83% |
| Black | 561 | 118 | 21.03% |
| Other | 1,231 | 109 | 8.85% |
| Asian | 168 | 26 | 15.48% |
10.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.02%
Male Poverty Rate
11.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Defiance County, Ohio
The race most likely to be in poverty in Defiance County, Ohio is Multiple, with 22.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Defiance County, Ohio is Other, with 8.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.35%.
Defiance County, Ohio Poverty
Defiance County, Ohio Poverty Rate by Education
Defiance County, Ohio Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Defiance County, Ohio Married by Age and Sex
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Defiance County, Ohio Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Defiance County, Ohio Marital Status by Race
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Defiance County, Ohio Marital Status
Defiance County, Ohio Veterans by War
Defiance County, Ohio Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,323 | 8.60% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 6.25% |
| Other Race | 54 | 5.82% |
| Black | 44 | 8.56% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 4.76% |
Defiance County, Ohio Veterans by Race
Defiance County, Ohio Veterans by Education
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6.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
Defiance County, Ohio Veterans by Education
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64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Defiance County, Ohio Employment by Age
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Defiance County, Ohio Employment by Race
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Defiance County, Ohio Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.76%
Native Born
2.24%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
1.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.76% of Defiance County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 75.67% having been born in Ohio. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Defiance County, Ohio Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990