Defiance County, Ohio Population 2022
Defiance County, Ohio's estimated population is 38,081 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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 6,966 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 11,886 | 4,920 | 70.63% |
| 1870 | 15,719 | 3,833 | 32.25% |
| 1880 | 22,515 | 6,796 | 43.23% |
| 1890 | 25,769 | 3,254 | 14.45% |
| 1900 | 26,387 | 618 | 2.40% |
| 1910 | 24,498 | -1,889 | -7.16% |
| 1920 | 24,549 | 51 | 0.21% |
| 1930 | 22,714 | -1,835 | -7.47% |
| 1940 | 24,367 | 1,653 | 7.28% |
| 1950 | 25,925 | 1,558 | 6.39% |
| 1960 | 31,508 | 5,583 | 21.54% |
| 1970 | 36,949 | 5,441 | 17.27% |
| 1980 | 39,987 | 3,038 | 8.22% |
| 1990 | 39,350 | -637 | -1.59% |
| 2010 | 39,082 | -268 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 39,005 | -77 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 38,827 | -178 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 38,564 | -263 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 38,525 | -39 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 38,326 | -199 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 38,140 | -186 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 38,156 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 38,089 | -67 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 38,087 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 38,085 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 38,083 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 38,081 | -2 | -0.01% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,248 | 90.07% |
| Black or African American | 679 | 1.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 153 | 0.40% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 1,300 | 3.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1,472 | 3.87% |
Defiance County, Ohio Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,385 | 2.43 | 77.5 |
| Married | 8,274 | 2.92 | 93.1 |
| Male | 787 | 3.17 | 71.8 |
| Female | 1,622 | 2.97 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 4,702 | 1.27 | 60.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 660 | 2.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,419 | 5.48% |
| High School Graduate | 10,753 | 41.49% |
| Some College | 5,488 | 21.18% |
| Associates Degree | 2,816 | 10.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,063 | 11.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,718 | 6.63% |
Defiance County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Asian | 98 | 98 | 41 |
| Black | 412 | 367 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 597 | 524 | 116 |
| White | 23,138 | 21,495 | 4,315 |
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 2,075 | 1,690 | 263 |
| Other Race | 754 | 555 | 57 |
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%.
$40,392
Average Earnings
$47,680
Average Male
$31,724
Average Female
Defiance County, Ohio Language by Age
Defiance County, Ohio Language
94.57% of Defiance County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.52% of the population.
Defiance County, Ohio Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 522 | 160 | 30.65% |
| Multiple | 1,434 | 322 | 22.45% |
| Hispanic | 3,824 | 607 | 15.87% |
| Asian | 148 | 19 | 12.84% |
| White | 32,168 | 2,816 | 8.75% |
| Other | 96 | NaN% |
10.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.65%
Male Poverty Rate
11.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Defiance County, Ohio
The race most likely to be in poverty in Defiance County, Ohio is Black, with 30.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Defiance County, Ohio is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.12%.
Defiance County, Ohio Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Defiance County, Ohio Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,173 | 8.09% |
| Black | 54 | 10.06% |
| Other Race | 44 | 4.79% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 5.97% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 5.58% |
Defiance County, Ohio Veterans by Education
6.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.60%
Born in Defiance County, Ohio
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
1.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.94% of Defiance County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 75.60% having been born in Ohio. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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