Defiance County's estimated 2026 population is 39,058 with a growth rate of 0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Defiance County is the 63rd largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 39,083 and has seen a growth of -0.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Defiance County includes 88.63% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (88.63%)
Two or more races (6.24%)
Other race (2.82%)
Black or African American (1.69%)
Asian (0.32%)
Native American (0.3%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,909 | 88.63% |
| Two or more races | 2,387 | 6.24% |
| Other race | 1,080 | 2.82% |
| Black or African American | 646 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.3% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Defiance County's average per capita income is $46,030. Household income levels show a median of $73,615. The poverty rate stands at 9.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,591 | $111,375 |
| Families | $87,330 | $100,648 |
| Households | $73,615 | $87,099 |
| Non Families | $38,123 | $54,395 |
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