Defiance County, OH

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2021 Population

38,329

0.802% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.246% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.54%

4.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,779

5.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$131,400

5.04% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

19,014

0.152% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Defiance County, OH had a population of 38.3k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $65,779. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Defiance County, OH grew from 38,024 to 38,329, a 0.802% increase and its median household income grew from $62,110 to $65,779, a 5.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Defiance County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.76%), Other (Hispanic) (3.06%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.04%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%).

None of the households in Defiance County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Defiance County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Defiance County, OH are Defiance College (98 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Defiance County, OH was $131,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

Most people in Defiance County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Defiance County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Defiance County, OH borders Allen County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Henry County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Putnam County, OH, and Williams County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Defiance County, OH is home to a population of 38.3k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.97% of Defiance County, OH residents were born outside of the country (754 people).

In 2021, there were 22.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.8k people) in Defiance County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.44k White (Hispanic) and 1.17k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Defiance County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Defiance County, OH was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Defiance County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Defiance County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.8k ± 74
White (Hispanic)
1.44k ± 383
Other (Hispanic)
1.17k ± 404

10.5%

Hispanic Population

4.03k people

10.5% of the people in Defiance County, OH are hispanic (4.03k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Defiance County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

1.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

754 people

2.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

783 people

As of 2021, 1.97% of Defiance County, OH residents (754 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Defiance County, OH was 2.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Defiance County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
800 ± 172
Gulf War (2001-)
417 ± 143
Gulf War (1990s)
300 ± 108

Defiance County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Defiance County, OH employs 19k people. The largest industries in Defiance County, OH are Manufacturing (5,017 people), Retail Trade (2,158 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,987 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,794), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,786), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,214).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19k

2021 Value

± 981

−0.152%

1 Year decline

± 6.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Defiance County, OH declined at a rate of −0.152%, from 19k employees to 19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Defiance County, OH, are Production Occupations (2,805 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,086 people), and Management Occupations (1,776 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Defiance County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19k

2021 Value

± 981

−0.152%

1 Year decline

± 6.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Defiance County, OH declined at a rate of −0.152%, from 19k employees to 19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Defiance County, OH, are Manufacturing (5,017 people), Retail Trade (2,158 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,987 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Defiance County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Defiance County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,889

Median earning men ± $3,072

$32,040

Median earning women ± $2,307

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,635), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,727), and Manufacturing ($51,400).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,889), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,453), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,065).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

308
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
221
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
182
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$824k
Manufacturing
$196k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$126k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Defiance County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 67.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.4%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Defiance County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Defiance County, OH awarded 98 degrees. The student population of Defiance County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 348 male students and 237 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Defiance County, OH are White (77 and 79.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11 and 11.3%), Black or African American (4 and 4.12%), and Two or More Races (3 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Defiance County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Defiance College (98 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Defiance County, OH are Sport & Fitness Management (9 and 9.18%), General Business (9 and 9.18%), and General Business Administration & Management (8 and 8.16%).

The median tuition cost in Defiance County, OH for private four year colleges is $34,044.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Defiance County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 585 (59.5% men and 40.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 585 students enrolled in Defiance County, OH, 59.5% men and 40.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 399 records, of which 49.1% were women and 50.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
9 degrees awarded
Social Work
7 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
9 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Defiance County, OH was General Business with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Defiance County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Defiance College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

98 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Defiance College with 98 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 54 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Defiance County, OH, which is 1.23 times more than the 44 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 77 degrees mean that there were 7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 11 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,044) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($760) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Defiance County, OH was $131,400 in 2021, which is 0.537 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,100 to $131,400, a 5.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Defiance County, OH is 77.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Defiance County, OH have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Defiance County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Defiance County, OH is $65,779. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Defiance County, OH was Census Tract 9581 with a value of $90,580, followed by Census Tract 9582 and Census Tract 9584, with respective values of $71,297 and $68,507.

In 2022, 8.68% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Defiance County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.62%.

Housing

Property

$131,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,647

$11,744

Median Property Taxes

±$625

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Defiance County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Defiance County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.9%

Homeownership

2021

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.9% of the housing units in Defiance County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Defiance County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9581
Census Tract 9582
Census Tract 9584

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Defiance County, OH was Census Tract 9581 with a value of $90,580, followed by Census Tract 9582 and Census Tract 9584, with respective values of $71,297 and $68,507.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Defiance County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,779

Median Household Income

± $2,393

15.1k

Number of Households

± 788

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.1k households in Defiance County, OH grew to $65,779 from the previous year's value of $62,110.

The following chart displays the households in Defiance County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Defiance County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.9%)
Carpooled (8.14%)
Worked At Home (3.51%)

In 2021, 84.9% of workers in Defiance County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.14%) and those who worked at home (3.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Defiance County, OH have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Defiance County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Defiance County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Defiance County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Defiance County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 8.68% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Defiance County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.62%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Defiance County, OH (3.58k out of 37.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Defiance County, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.5% of the children was living in poverty in Defiance County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 124 in Defiance County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 52.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.7% of the population of Defiance County, OH has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Defiance County, OH see 2005 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.08% increase from the previous year (1908 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2222 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,005 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Defiance County, OH

Primary care physicians in Defiance County, OH see an average of 2,005 patients per year. This represents a 5.08% increase from the previous year (1,908 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Defiance County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.28%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Defiance County, OH declined by 2.7% from 6.45% to 6.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Defiance County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.2 in Defiance County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Defiance County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39% in Defiance County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Defiance County, OH.

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