Defiance, OH Demographics

A map of Defiance's Population by Race

Defiance, Ohio had a population of 17,066 in 2020. It was 76.3% White, 3.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Defiance, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Defiance is the 114th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Defiance's White Population

13,026 residents of Defiance identify as White, or 76.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Defiance roughly similar to the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Defiance is ranked #1135 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Defiance is less White than neighboring Brunersburg (90.1% White), Florida (91.6% White), Ney (94.1% White), Sherwood (90% White), and Oakwood (91% White).

Defiance's Black Population

507 residents of Defiance identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Defiance slightly less than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Defiance is ranked #262 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Defiance is more Black than neighboring Brunersburg (0% Black), Florida (0% Black), Ney (0% Black), Sherwood (0.6% Black), and Oakwood (0% Black).

Defiance's Asian Population

87 residents of Defiance identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Defiance roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Defiance is ranked #487 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Defiance is more Asian than neighboring Brunersburg (0% Asian), Florida (0% Asian), Ney (0% Asian), Sherwood (0.2% Asian), and Oakwood (0.2% Asian).

Defiance's Hispanic Population

2,780 residents of Defiance identify as Hispanic, or 16.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Defiance slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Defiance is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Defiance is more Hispanic than neighboring Brunersburg (6.1% Hispanic), Florida (5.6% Hispanic), Ney (3.3% Hispanic), Sherwood (5.7% Hispanic), and Oakwood (6.4% Hispanic).

Defiance's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Defiance identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Defiance roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Defiance is ranked #345 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Defiance is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brunersburg (0.3% Native American/Other), Florida (0% Native American/Other), Ney (0.3% Native American/Other), Sherwood (0.2% Native American/Other), and Oakwood (0.4% Native American/Other).

Defiance's Multiracial Population

569 residents of Defiance identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Defiance roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Defiance is ranked #831 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Defiance is more Multiracial than neighboring Florida (2.8% Multiracial), Ney (2.3% Multiracial), Sherwood (3.1% Multiracial), and Oakwood (2% Multiracial). Defiance is less Multiracial than neighboring Brunersburg (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.