Census ACS · #728 μSA
Defiance Metro Area
The Defiance, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has 38,258 residents. The median household income is $73,615 and the median home value is $150,900.
38,258
Population
93
People / sq mi
$73,615
Median Income
$150,900
Median Home Value
The Defiance CBSA covers 411 sq mi of land at 93.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$73,615
Median Household Income
$35,076
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$150,900
Median Home Value
$826
Median Rent
78.6%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
20.2 min
Avg Commute
21.8%
Foreign Born
Defiance spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Defiance, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 38,258 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #728 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Defiance metro area is $73,615, with a per capita income of $35,076.
The Defiance, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Defiance, Oh CBSA (19580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.