Defiance County, OH

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2019 Population

38,160

0.311% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.4

0.493% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

10.2%

5.32% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$59,931

3.93% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$119,900

1.87% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

18,861

0.475% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Defiance County, OH had a population of 38.2k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $59,931. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Defiance County, OH declined from 38,279 to 38,160, a −0.311% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,665 to $59,931, a 3.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Defiance County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.3%), Other (Hispanic) (3.21%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.88%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%). 0% of the households in Defiance County, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.9% of the residents in Defiance County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Defiance County, OH are Defiance College (143 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Defiance County, OH was $119,900, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%. Most people in Defiance County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 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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Diversity

Defiance County, OH is home to a population of 38.2k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.24% of Defiance County, OH residents were born outside of the country (855 people).

In 2019, there were 20.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33k people) in Defiance County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.64k White (Hispanic) and 1.23k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Defiance County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
33k ± 29
White (Hispanic)
1.64k ± 287
Other (Hispanic)
1.23k ± 323

9.97%

Hispanic Population

3.8k people

9.97% of the people in Defiance County, OH are hispanic (3.8k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

855 people

1.99%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

762 people

As of 2019, 2.24% of Defiance County, OH residents (855 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Defiance County, OH was 1.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Defiance County, OH was 40.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Defiance County, OH are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Defiance County, OH residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
63,303 ± 6,160 people
Mexico
44,693 ± 5,180 people
China
34,554 ± 4,557 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 63,303 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,693 and China with 34,554.

Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

99.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.9% of Defiance County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Defiance County, OH was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
797 ± 128
Gulf War (2001-)
440 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
307 ± 98

Defiance County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Defiance County, OH is $59,931. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Defiance County, OH was Census Tract 9582 with a value of $75,351, followed by Census Tract 9581 and Census Tract 9589, with respective values of $68,877 and $67,960.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,688. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Defiance County, OH employs 18.9k people. The largest industries in Defiance County, OH are Manufacturing (5,433 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,158 people), and Retail Trade (1,971 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,754), and Transportation & Warehousing ($52,472).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,931

2019 value

± $3,132

3.93%

1 Year Growth

± 5.99%

Households in Defiance County, OH have a median annual income of $59,931, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $57,665 in 2018, which represents a 3.93% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Defiance County, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$65,641

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,032

$48,688

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $771

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$64,199 ± $5,065
White
$50,885 ± $647
American Indian
$40,448 ± $14,829

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9582
Census Tract 9581
Census Tract 9589

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Defiance County, OH was Census Tract 9582 with a value of $75,351, followed by Census Tract 9581 and Census Tract 9589, with respective values of $68,877 and $67,960.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Defiance County, OH (3.81k out of 37.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
3,272 ± 362
Hispanic
550 ± 152
Two Or More
284 ± 156

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

18.9k

2019 Value

± 851

−0.475%

1 Year decline

± 6.36%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Defiance County, OH declined at a rate of −0.475%, from 19k employees to 18.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Defiance County, OH, are Production Occupations (2,878 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,022 people), and Management Occupations (1,742 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Defiance County, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Defiance County, OH, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (2,878 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,022 people), and Management Occupations (1,742 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Defiance County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.69 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (2.14 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.28 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Defiance County, OH, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($69,280), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($61,442), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($60,167).

Industries

Employment by Industries

18.9k

2019 Value

± 851

−0.475%

1 Year decline

± 6.36%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Defiance County, OH declined at a rate of −0.475%, from 19k employees to 18.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Defiance County, OH, are Manufacturing (5,433 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,158 people), and Retail Trade (1,971 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Defiance County, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (5,433 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,158 people), and Retail Trade (1,971 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Defiance County, OH has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.88 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.09 times), and Utilities (1.24 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Defiance County, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($62,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,754), and Transportation & Warehousing ($52,472).

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 $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T 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
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

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%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Defiance County, OH

67.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 2020, universities in Defiance County, OH awarded 143 degrees. The student population of Defiance County, OH is skewed towards men, with 355 male students and 252 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Defiance County, OH are White (120 and 85.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8 and 5.67%), Black or African American (7 and 4.96%), and Asian (3 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in Defiance County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Defiance College (143 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Defiance County, OH are General Business (18 and 12.6%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (15 and 10.5%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (15 and 10.5%).

The median tuition cost in Defiance County, OH for private four year colleges is $33,150.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
15 degree-majorss awarded
Social Work
15 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
18 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Defiance County, OH was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 15 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

Defiance College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

143 degrees awarded

$33,150

Median Private

In 2020, the Defiance County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Defiance College with 143 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 57 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Defiance County, OH, which is 0.663 times less than the 86 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Defiance County, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
120 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Defiance County, OH was White students. These 120 degrees mean that there were 15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 8 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Defiance County, OH was $119,900 in 2019, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $117,700 to $119,900, a 1.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Defiance County, OH is 76.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Defiance County, OH have an average commute time of 19.8 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.

Housing

Property Value

$119,900

2019 Median

± $3,510

$117,700

2018 Median

± $3,837

In 2019, the median property value in Defiance County, OH grew to to $119,900 from the previous year's value of $117,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Defiance County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Defiance County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$59,931

Median Household Income

± $3,132

15.3k

Number of Households

± 718

In 2019, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Defiance County, OH grew to $59,931 from the previous year's value of $57,665.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Defiance County, OH 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.

Rent vs Own

76.3%

2019 Homeownership

77.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 76.3% of the housing units in Defiance County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Defiance County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Defiance County, OH have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.8%)
Carpooled (7.67%)
Worked At Home (3%)

In 2019, 85.8% of workers in Defiance County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.67%) and those who worked at home (3%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

94.5% of the population of Defiance County, OH has health coverage, with 53.4% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Defiance County, OH see 1908 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.01% increase from the previous year (1817 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2380 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 428 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,908 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Defiance County, OH

Primary care physicians in Defiance County, OH see an average of 1,908 patients per year. This represents a 5.01% increase from the previous year (1,817 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.54%

Uninsured

53.4%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Defiance County, OH declined by 0.362% from 5.56% to 5.54%.

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.