Demographics & People — Defiance, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,830 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,400 |
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| Median Age | 41.8 |
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| Total Households | 7,255 |
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| Family Households | 4,428 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3241 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,816 |
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| Black or African American | 561 |
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| Asian | 70 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,686 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,989 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,389 |
| Other groups | 3,886 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,535 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,771 |
| Irish | 1,756 |
| English | 1,547 |
| American | 1,075 |
| Scottish | 364 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 349 |
Language
| English Only | 14,818 |
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| Spanish | 797 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,751 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 708 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,431 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Defiance, Ohio.
