Defiance County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,343 | — | #1,238 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,064 | -2.8% | #967 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,200 | -42.1% | #1,959 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | -27.3% | #1,782 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | -16.8% | #897 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Defiance County has a population of 38,343, making it the #1,238 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Defiance County is $73,064, ranking #967 out of 3,222 counties — 2.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Defiance County is $163,200 (-42.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $846/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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91.6% of residents in Defiance County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance County, Ohio has a total population of 38,343, making it the 1,238th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Defiance County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Defiance County is $73,064, which ranks #967 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Defiance County is $163,200, 42.1% below the national median. Renters in Defiance County pay a median gross rent of $846 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Defiance County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Defiance County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Defiance County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.