Economy & Jobs — Defiance, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,439 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,890 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,596 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.7% |
| Retail | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 34 |
| Fast Food | 32 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| New Car Dealers | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
